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
2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1–2 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp salt
4–6 tbsp lukewarm water
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F; line pan(s) with parchment.
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Dry chickpeas thoroughly.
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Toss chickpeas and veggies in olive oil and spices; roast 25–35 minutes until crisp and charred.
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Cook quinoa: simmer with liquid for 15 min; rest 5 min, then fluff.
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Whisk tahini, lemon, sweetener, garlic, salt; thin with water to your preferred consistency.
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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