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Lemony chickpea lunch bowls

Chickpeas, cucumber, lemon, and parsley come together in a simple lunch bowl.

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Lemony chickpea lunch bowls

Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
No cooking step
Yield
2 servings
Notes
Untested demonstration

2 servings

Ingredients

Method

  1. Combine the drained chickpeas and diced cucumber in a bowl.
  2. Whisk the lemon juice and olive oil together, then fold the dressing through the chickpeas.
  3. Add the parsley, adjust the seasoning to your taste, and serve with bread or cooked grains.

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