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Chickpea Quinoa Salad, Veggie Stir-Fry & Greek Yogurt Parfait

A balanced vegetarian meal plan designed to provide 1200 calories with a macronutrient distribution of 30% protein, 40% carbs, and 30% fat.

5/14/202670 views

Chickpea and Quinoa Salad

Nutrition Information

Calories
450
Protein
15g
Carbs
51g
Fat
22g

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (185g)
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed (240g)
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber (52g)
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (75g)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced (40g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30g)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15g)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa and chickpeas.
Add the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Vegetable Stir-Fry with Brown Rice

Nutrition Information

Calories
400
Protein
10g
Carbs
66g
Fat
11g

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked brown rice (195g)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets (91g)
  • 1/2 bell pepper, sliced (46g)
  • 1 carrot, sliced (61g)
  • 1/2 cup snap peas (67g)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (60g)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (14g)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ginger and garlic, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, and snap peas to the skillet.
Stir-fry the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
Add the cooked brown rice and soy sauce to the skillet; stir to combine.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then serve.

Greek Yogurt Parfait

Nutrition Information

Calories
350
Protein
25g
Carbs
44g
Fat
10g

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (240g)
  • 1/2 cup mixed berries (75g)
  • 1/4 cup granola (30g)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (21g)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (15g)

Instructions

In a glass or bowl, layer half of the Greek yogurt, followed by half of the berries.
Sprinkle half of the granola over the berries.
Repeat the layers with the remaining yogurt, berries, and granola.
Drizzle honey on top and sprinkle chia seeds before serving.