Description
Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with these flavorful and nutritious Chickpea Bowls. Packed with protein and fresh veggies, topped with a creamy tahini sauce, this dish is a satisfying meal for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chickpeas:
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Bowl:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- juice of 1/2 lemon
For the Tahini Sauce:
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2–4 tablespoons warm water (to thin)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the tahini sauce by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup or honey, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Add warm water, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Assemble the bowls by dividing cooked quinoa among serving bowls. Top with roasted chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve immediately.
Pat chickpeas dry with a paper towel, then toss them with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway, until crispy.
Notes
- You can swap quinoa with brown rice or couscous.
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- Roasted sweet potatoes or avocado make great add-ons.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
