Mediterranean Chickpea Veggie Bowl (Printable)

A vibrant bowl of quinoa topped with roasted veggies, chickpeas, and zesty lemon-tahini dressing.

# 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 as 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine quinoa, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
03 - In a large bowl, toss zucchini, red bell pepper, onion, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, oregano, cumin, and black pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast vegetables in the oven for 20-25 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 15-20 minutes until crispy.
06 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, garlic, and salt until smooth. Add additional water as needed to achieve drizzling consistency.
07 - Divide quinoa evenly among four bowls. Top with roasted vegetables and chickpeas. Drizzle with lemon-tahini dressing and garnish with parsley, feta cheese if using, and a lemon wedge.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Wholesome ingredients packed with nutrients
  • Versatile and easy to customize with your favorite grains and toppings
02 -
  • Quinoa can be substituted with brown rice farro or bulgur
  • Ensure all packaged ingredients are gluten-free to keep the dish gluten-free
03 -
  • Roast vegetables evenly by stirring halfway through cooking
  • Adjust tahini dressing consistency with water for desired drizzle
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