Description
These Mediterranean Chickpea Bowls with Tahini Sauce are a delicious and nutritious vegetarian meal option. Featuring roasted chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini dressing, these bowls are packed with flavor and protein.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or couscous
- 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
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2–3 tablespoons water (to thin)
- Salt to taste
For the Tahini Sauce:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast Chickpeas: Toss chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet for 20–25 minutes until crispy.
- Prepare Tahini Sauce: Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Thin with water to desired consistency.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide quinoa or couscous among bowls. Top with roasted chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, feta. Drizzle with tahini sauce and garnish with parsley.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit feta or use a plant-based alternative.
- Add avocado or hummus for extra creaminess.
- Store components separately if making ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
