Description
This wholesome Roasted Vegetable & Chickpea Bowl with Tahini Dressing offers a delicious and nutritious meal featuring tender roasted vegetables and protein-packed chickpeas, served over quinoa or brown rice and drizzled with a creamy, tangy tahini dressing. Perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Roasted Vegetables & Chickpeas
- 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Grain Base
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
Tahini Dressing
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2–3 tablespoons water (to thin)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the vegetables and chickpeas.
- Toss Vegetables and Chickpeas: In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, sliced zucchini, chopped red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss well to evenly coat all ingredients in the seasonings and oil.
- Roast the Mixture: Spread the vegetable and chickpea mixture evenly on a baking sheet. Place in the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time, until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Prepare Tahini Dressing: While the vegetables roast, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, minced garlic, and salt in a small bowl. Gradually add water, a little at a time, whisking continuously until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
- Assemble the Bowl: Divide the cooked quinoa or brown rice evenly between two bowls. Top each bowl with the warm roasted vegetables and chickpeas.
- Drizzle and Serve: Generously drizzle the tahini dressing over the bowls. Serve warm or at room temperature for a flavorful and nourishing meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chickpeas with other beans like black beans or kidney beans if desired.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor in the tahini dressing.
- Quinoa provides a higher protein content compared to brown rice.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
