MEDITERRANEAN LUNCH BOX (PERFECT FOR MEAL PREP)

MEDITERRANEAN LUNCH BOX: This Mediterranean meal prep lunch box is made with fresh, healthy ingredients and is easy to make. Vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas, and creamy hummus fill it to the brim. It’s ready in about 20 minutes, so you can prepare it ahead of time for a quick lunch.

Every time I eat this lunch, I remember my vacations in Sicily and Greece. It is made with fresh ingredients that grow in the sun.

It’s easy, filling, and perfect for when you don’t have much time to cook, like my Mediterranean quinoa salad and Panzanella salad.

By substituting gluten-free quinoa or brown rice for the couscous, these lunchbox ideas can be made vegan and gluten-free.

What’s In This Lunch Box

I applied this method:

Whole-grain couscous

Chickpeas

Olives black

The bell pepper

onion red Grape

tomatoes Cucumber

Homemade creamy hummus

A straightforward dressing made with white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, the juice of one lemon, salt, and pepper. This straightforward Mediterranean salad dressing can also be used.

The great thing about these boxes is that you can make them your own with whatever you have on hand, as long as you remember to add healthy grains, proteins, and fresh, crunchy vegetables.

Grains: Grain alternatives include farro, quinoa, orzo pasta, and brown rice.

Proteins:Tofu, lentils, beans, eggs, or roasted chicken are all acceptable options if you don’t follow a plant-based diet.

Veggies: Anything goes, including, but not limited to, rocket, spinach, cabbage, and broccoli.

How To Assemble

Fortunately, very little cooking is required. Preparing the couscous in accordance with the package’s instructions is all that is required. Then, follow my straightforward hummus recipe to make the hummus. Yes, you can buy it as well. But in all honesty, it only takes a few minutes to make, tastes much better than the one you can buy, and is creamy. Finally, wash, chop, and add some dressing to the vegetables before serving.

How To Make The Chickpeas Taste Nice

I used canned chickpeas in this recipe because I wanted it to be easy and great for meal prep, but I know that some of you don’t like the taste.

There are 2 ways to enhance the taste of these chickpeas:

1. Toss them in a bowl with some sweet smoked paprika and a tablespoon of the dressing before putting them in the lunchbox.
2. You can roast them in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes in the same manner as above. Although the end product will be delicious, this will require more preparation time.

I decided to go with option 1 for my lunch boxes.

Why I Love This Mediterranean Lunch Box

1. It is ideal for meal preparation!
2. A great, nutritious meal or lunch for those hot summer days!
3. Quick and simple to prepare.
4. packed with nourishing ingredients and plant-based protein.

More Healthy Lunch Recipes You’ll Love

Also, if you like this recipe, try these other ideas for lunch:

1. Five Fantastic Ideas for Adult Lunch Boxes
2. Salad with Mediterranean Quinoa
3. Quinoa from Mexico in a Pan
4. Chickpea Curry in Ten Minutes
5. Panzanella
6. Bowl of Chickpea Buddha
7. Bowl of Easy Hummus
8. Bowl of Tofu Poke
9. Bowls for Vegan Meal Prep
10. Buddha Bowl with Butternut Squash

If you try this Mediterranean Lunch Box recipe, please let me know how you liked it by leaving a comment and rating it!

Mediterranean Lunch Box (Meal Prep)

This Mediterranean meal prep lunch box is made with fresh, healthy ingredients and is easy to make. Vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas, and creamy hummus fill it to the brim. It’s ready in about 20 minutes, so you can prepare it ahead of time for a quick lunch.

Servings: 4 Calories: 452 kcal Course: Lunch Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegan, and Vegetarian Author:

Ingredients

1. 2 cups wholewheat uncooked couscous
2. 1 medium-sized, roughly chopped cucumber
3. 2 bell peppers: one yellow and one red
4. Half an onion
5. 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
6. 1/2 cup fresh parsley with flat leaves
7. 15 ounces from a can of chickpeas
8. 1 cup Hummus
9. Kalamata olives, 1/2 cup

Dressing

1. Olive oil, 2 tablespoons
2. Juiced one lemon
3. 1/4 cup vinegar, either red or white,
4. Dried oregano, 1 teaspoon
5. Sea salt 1 teaspoon 
6. Black pepper 1/2 teaspoon 
7. Sweet smoked paprika 1 teaspoon 

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Instructions

1. Make sure to salt the water before preparing the couscous as directed on the package.
2. Prepare the vegetables by chopping the cucumber, peppers, and red onion, as well as cutting the cherry tomatoes in half, while the couscous rests. Chop the parsley very finely.
3. In a jar, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Make any necessary adjustments after tasting the seasoning.
4. The chickpeas should be drained and rinsed before being added to a bowl along with one tablespoon of the dressing and the smoked paprika. The chickpeas can also be roasted in the oven at 350F for 20 minutes if you prefer.
5. Combine the chopped red onion, 2 tablespoons of dressing, and chopped parsley in a separate bowl.
6. Divide the couscous evenly among the containers for the meal prep. After that, add all of the chopped vegetables, olives, and chickpea salad, and top everything with a generous amount of hummus (you’ll need an additional five minutes if you’re making it on the go; you can follow).
7. Before eating, divide the remaining dressing among the bowls and thoroughly mix it in.

Notes

Storage: This Mediterranean lunch box can be kept in the refrigerator for three to five days. The nutritional information is only a guide and is based on six servings.

Nutrition

452 calories; 79 grams of carbohydrates; 16 grams of protein; 12 grams of fat; and 5 grams of sugar.