Savory Zaatar Chickpea Breakfast Bowl (Printable Version)
Protein-packed bowl with roasted zaatar chickpeas and fresh veggies
# What You'll Need:
→ Chickpeas
01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tsp zaatar spice blend
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Vegetables & Greens
06 - 1 cup baby spinach or arugula, packed
07 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 1/2 cucumber, sliced
09 - 1 small avocado, sliced
10 - 2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
→ Tahini Sauce
11 - 2 tbsp tahini
12 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
13 - 1 tbsp water
14 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
15 - Salt to taste
→ Garnish
16 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley or mint, chopped
17 - 1 tsp sesame seeds
18 - Lemon wedges
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Pat chickpeas thoroughly dry with paper towels. Toss with olive oil, zaatar spice blend, smoked paprika, and salt until evenly coated.
03 - Spread seasoned chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until chickpeas are golden and crispy.
04 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. Add additional water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed to achieve drizzling consistency.
05 - Divide spinach or arugula between two serving bowls. Arrange cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, avocado, and red onion on top of the greens.
06 - Top each bowl with warm roasted chickpeas. Drizzle generously with prepared tahini sauce.
07 - Sprinkle with fresh herbs and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The crispy spiced chickpeas are basically savory croutons that make you forget bread exists
- Everything comes together in thirty minutes but looks like something from a fancy café
- You get protein greens healthy fats and still want to eat it again tomorrow
02 -
- Wet chickpeas will steam instead of roast so take the extra time to dry them thoroughly
- The tahini sauce thickens as it sits so add another splash of water right before serving
- These bowls are best assembled right before eating so nothing gets soggy
03 -
- Buy zaatar in bulk from Middle Eastern markets—it is much cheaper and usually fresher
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for thirty seconds before sprinkling them on top