Description
Healthy Grain Bowls with Chickpeas and Tahini Dressing are a delightful fusion of textures and flavors. This vibrant dish combines protein-rich chickpeas, fluffy quinoa, and fresh vegetables, all drizzled with a creamy tahini dressing. Perfect for lunch or dinner, these customizable bowls make healthy eating enjoyable and satisfying. Enjoy them warm or cold for a nourishing meal that will leave you feeling energized!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa by combining 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until all water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss chickpeas in olive oil and spices of choice. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- While the quinoa cooks and chickpeas roast, prepare the vegetables: dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice red onion.
- In a bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and enough water (about 2 tablespoons) to reach desired consistency.
- Assemble your bowls with quinoa at the base topped with roasted chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion slices.
- Drizzle tahini dressing over the assembled bowls before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg