Protein-packed quinoa bowl loaded with chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, feta, and olives with a lemon-herb vinaigrette.
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Rinse quinoa and cook in salted water for 15-18 minutes until fluffy.
Dice cucumber, tomato, and red onion into small pieces.
Drain and rinse chickpeas.
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper for dressing.
Fluff quinoa and divide between bowls.
Top with chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, onion, and crumbled feta.
Drizzle dressing over everything and garnish with fresh parsley.
Vitamin C is water-soluble and rapidly cleared. Splitting between food sources and supplement extends plasma exposure across the day.
If the meal's iron is plant-based (non-heme), pair with the vitamin C in the recipe to boost absorption 2-3×. Avoid coffee or tea within 1h.
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Nutritional data: CIQUAL (ANSES, France) cross-referenced with USDA FoodData Central.