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Roasted Chickpea & Veggie Quinoa Bowl with Creamy Tahini Dressing


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  • Author: Linda
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A nourishing, plant-based bowl bursting with roasted vegetables, crispy spiced chickpeas, fluffy quinoa, and a tangy tahini drizzle.


Ingredients

Roasted Chickpeas & Veggies

1 can chickpeas (rinsed, drained, dried)

1 head broccoli, bite-size florets

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 large red onion, wedged

¼ cup olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp cumin

½ tsp dried oregano

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

Quinoa Base

1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed

2 cups water or vegetable broth

Creamy Tahini Dressing

½ cup tahini

¼ cup lemon juice

23 tbsp maple syrup or honey

12 garlic cloves, minced

½ tsp salt

46 tbsp lukewarm water


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F; line pan(s) with parchment.

  2. Dry chickpeas thoroughly.

  3. Toss chickpeas and veggies in olive oil and spices; roast 25–35 minutes until crisp and charred.

  4. Cook quinoa: simmer with liquid for 15 min; rest 5 min, then fluff.

  5. Whisk tahini, lemon, sweetener, garlic, salt; thin with water to your preferred consistency.

  6. Assemble bowls: quinoa base, roasted chickpeas and veggies, drizzle with dressing. Garnish as desired.

Notes

  • Rinse quinoa well to avoid bitterness.
  • Dry chickpeas for extra crispiness.
  • Store dressing separately to maintain freshness if meal prepped.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Bowl / Main
  • Method: Roasting + Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired