Chickpea & Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Quinoa and chickpeas pack this vegetarian grain bowl with plenty of plant-based protein. Whip up a batch of these flavorful grain bowls and store them in lidded containers to stash in the fridge for easy, healthy grab-and-go lunches all week long.

Ingredients

  • 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, rinsed
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • ¼ cup kalamata olives, chopped
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley