Mediterranean Chickpea Veggie Bowl (Printable Version)

A wholesome grain bowl with roasted vegetables, chickpeas, quinoa, and lemon-tahini dressing for a filling dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup uncooked quinoa
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Roasted Vegetables

04 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
06 - 1 small red onion, sliced
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Chickpeas

12 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
14 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
15 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Lemon-Tahini Dressing

16 - 1/4 cup tahini
17 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
18 - 2 tablespoons water, plus more if needed
19 - 1 garlic clove, minced
20 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Toppings

21 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
22 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
23 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
03 - In a large bowl, toss zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, dried oregano, ground cumin, and black pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast vegetables for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.
05 - In a small bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, and salt. Spread on a separate baking sheet and roast for 15 to 20 minutes until crispy.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, and salt until smooth. Add additional water as needed to achieve a drizzling consistency.
07 - Divide cooked quinoa evenly among four bowls. Top each with roasted vegetables and chickpeas. Drizzle with lemon-tahini dressing and garnish with chopped parsley, optional feta cheese, and a lemon wedge.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Wholesome and nutritious meal
  • Easy to prepare and vegan-friendly
02 -
  • Swap quinoa for brown rice farro or bulgur as desired
  • For a gluten-free bowl ensure all packaged ingredients are certified gluten-free
03 -
  • Rinse quinoa well to reduce bitterness
  • Adjust dressing consistency with more water as needed
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