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Wholesome Chickpea Bowl

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520
A nutritious and colorful bowl combining roasted chickpeas, fresh vegetables, quinoa, and a creamy tahini dressing for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Chickpeas

  • 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.25 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 3 tablespoons water, to thin

Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Toss chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25 minutes.
  • Cook quinoa in water with salt for 15 minutes, then let sit covered for 5 minutes and fluff.
  • Prepare vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, shred cabbage, grate carrot, and slice avocado.
  • Whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic, and water until smooth. Add more water if needed.
  • Assemble bowls with quinoa, roasted chickpeas, vegetables, avocado, and drizzle with tahini dressing. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or a dash of hot sauce.
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: vegetarian