The Greek Pasta Bowl featuring Tuna and Chickpeas is a heart-healthy, protein-rich dish. Vibrant and flavorful, it is sure to become a staple in your lunch or dinner repertoire.
Have you ever observed? All the pieces now appears to return in a BOWL! Bowls in all places! The one bowls prior to now have been the Tremendous Bowl and unique pasta bowl…NOW each café, menu and frozen grocery entrée touts the “bowl”. And I LOVE it!
A few of my favourite combos are the Greek Bowls. One thing in regards to the contemporary tomatoes, cucumbers, and Greek feta….yum! I believed I’d create a excessive protein variation incorporating a few of our enjoyable Coronary heart pasta and see what occurred.
First thought was the bottom…I select quinoa, though you can use rice, combined greens, or a combo. Quinoa is gluten free, excessive in fiber and likewise a “full” protein. This implies it incorporates all 9 important amino acids that your physique can not make by itself and you may solely be obtained by your weight loss program. Our our bodies want amino acids to operate and develop correctly. So, first checkmark on well being!
The Greek elements have been subsequent. English cucumbers are my favourite, and grape tomatoes are all the time within the kitchen, in order that was straightforward. I’ve shared earlier than in regards to the Greek feta I purchase from Costco. It’s the BEST including simply the correct quantity of saltiness with a creamy texture.
Chickpeas have become a popular ingredient in various recipes, so I incorporated a modest amount along with some canned tuna. This Greek Pasta Bowl is indeed abundant in protein!
The Coronary heart Pasta appears apropos since Valentine’s is across the nook and that is such a “coronary heart wholesome” dish. You may change up the pasta form and serve this for any vacation or theme…enjoyable to theme your meal! With themes like dinosaurs, sports shapes, and princesses, the possibilities are endless.
The lemon dressing is tremendous contemporary and easy. Contemporary lemon juice is essential. Tip: I all the time make further dressing and apply it to different salads throughout the week.
“Bowls” give us the pliability so as to add or subtract any elements we would like. We are able to most likely eat bowls 7 days every week! I believe this development will likely be round for a very long time and I plan on taking full benefit. Have enjoyable experimenting with elements in your pantry and please share your creations – bowl me over!🙂
If you’re feeling the Greek vibe, attempt just a few of our different Greekish recipes:
Mild and Herby Mediterranean Pasta Salad
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Elements
Scale
2 cups cooked quinoa (could make or purchase precooked!)
4 cups cooked pasta (I cooked a 14 oz. bag of pasta and saved the remainder!)
1 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1 can white albacore tuna in water, drained
1 ½ cups chopped English cucumber
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup feta, crumbled
Contemporary parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Dressing:
½ cup contemporary lemon juice
½ cup olive oil
1 T. honey
1 t. kosher salt
½ t. black pepper
Directions
Mix all dressing elements in a bowl or jar. Whisk or shake till mixed. This will appear to be loads of dressing, however I prefer to have some left over to make use of on different salads and dishes. It’s an amazing on a regular basis dressing to have readily available.
In every of 4 bowls, organize ½ cup quinoa, 1 cup pasta, ¼ cup chickpeas, ¼ cup tuna, ½ cup cucumber, ½ cup tomatoes, and ¼ cup feta.
Drizzle the dressing over each bowl, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve. Diners can gently mix and add more dressing if they wish. Enjoy!