Healthy Quinoa Meal Prep for 4 Bowls

Instructions:

1. Place quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water for 30 seconds to remove bitter saponins.
2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in the saucepan over medium heat. Add quinoa and stir for 2-3 minutes until it smells nutty and looks slightly golden.
3. Stir in the vegetable broth and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let the pot sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and spread on a tray to cool quickly.
5. Dice the cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion into uniform, small cubes.
6. In a large bowl, toss the cooled quinoa with the chickpeas, diced vegetables, chopped parsley, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted sunflower seeds.
7. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until the mixture is opaque and fully combined.
8. Distribute the quinoa mixture into 4 airtight containers and serve the dressing on the side or as a bottom layer to maintain freshness.