crispy chickpea grain bowl with lemon vinaigrette

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Crispy Chickpea Grain Bowl with Lemon Vinaigrette

Our favorite part of these vegetarian grain bowls is the tangy lemon vinaigrette, which ties together a satisfying combo of quinoa, toasted pumpkin seeds, roasted chickpeas and kale. Whip them up for easy meal-prep lunches or a healthy and satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup quinoa
  • 1⅓ cups water plus 1 tablespoon, divided
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided
  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
  • 1 bunch kale, stems removed, thinly sliced (about 5 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds