Chickpea Grain Bowl with Feta & Tomatoes

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This chickpea-farro grain bowl is a hearty dish that’s packed with plant-based protein, fiber and tons of fresh flavor. Farro, a whole grain with a nutty taste and chewy texture, forms the base and pairs perfectly with tender chickpeas and veggies. If you don’t have farro on hand, you can easily swap in quinoa, brown rice or barley.

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Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali.

Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
  • Farro serves as a nutty, chewy base for this 15-minute grain bowl.
  • This dish is packed with plant-based protein and fiber to keep you full.
  • Avocado and feta bring creamy texture and contrasting flavors to the meal.
Ingredients for a grain bowl including farro chickpeas cucumber tomatoes avocado feta and seasonings displayed in bowls

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali.

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • teaspoon salt

  • 3 cups cooked farro

  • 1 cup rinsed no-salt-added chickpeas

  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes

  • 1 cup diced English cucumber (about ½ cucumber)

  • 1 avocado, diced

  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  1. Whisk 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon oregano, ¼ teaspoon pepper and ⅛ teaspoon salt together in a small bowl.

    A hand whisking a mixture of oil and spices in a glass bowl

    Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali.

  2. Place ¾ cup cooked farro in each of 4 bowls. Top each with ¼ cup chickpeas, ¼ cup tomatoes, ¼ cup cucumber, ¼ avocado, ¼ cup feta and 1 tablespoon dressing.

    A grain bowl with chickpeas farro cherry tomatoes cucumber avocado and crumbled cheese

    Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali.

EatingWell.com, July 2025

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

538 Calories
22g Fat
72g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 bowl
Calories 538
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 72g 26%
Dietary Fiber 15g 54%
Total Sugars 11g
Added Sugars 0g 0%
Protein 20g 40%
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Vitamin A 57µg
Vitamin C 11mg 13%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 3mg 19%
Folate 124µg
Vitamin K 26µg
Sodium 337mg 15%
Calcium 196mg 15%
Iron 5mg 27%
Magnesium 144mg 34%
Potassium 790mg 17%
Zinc 5mg 42%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.