Wholesome Chickpea Bowl (Printable Version)

A vibrant bowl with roasted chickpeas, fresh veggies, quinoa, and creamy tahini dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chickpeas

01 - 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Grains

08 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
09 - 2 cups water
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Vegetables

11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
13 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
14 - 1 large carrot, grated
15 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
16 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Tahini Dressing

17 - 1/4 cup tahini
18 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
19 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
20 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
21 - 3 to 4 tablespoons water, to thin
22 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Pat chickpeas dry with a towel. Toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crisp.
03 - Combine quinoa, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
04 - Halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, shred red cabbage, grate carrot, and slice avocado.
05 - Whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, and 3 tablespoons water until smooth. Add more water to reach desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
06 - Divide quinoa among four bowls. Top with roasted chickpeas, prepared vegetables, avocado slices, and drizzle with tahini dressing. Garnish with chopped parsley.
07 - Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour, making weeknight dinners feel effortless and intentional
  • Every component can be prepped ahead, so you can assemble fresh bowls throughout the week without the stress
  • It's naturally vegan and gluten-free, but tastes so satisfying that everyone at the table will ask for seconds
  • The roasted chickpeas have this addictive crispy-creamy texture that transforms a simple bowl into something crave-worthy
02 -
  • Pat your chickpeas completely dry before roasting, or they'll steam instead of crisp—this is the single most important step for texture.
  • Don't add the avocado until you're ready to eat; it browns quickly and loses its appeal. This is the one thing you can't prep ahead.
  • Whisk your tahini dressing with patience; it needs time to transform from dense and separated into smooth and creamy. The water makes all the difference here.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds (if adding them) in a dry pan for 30 seconds before sprinkling on top—it deepens the tahini's nutty flavor and adds textural interest
  • Make extra tahini dressing and use it as a salad dressing throughout the week; it keeps for 5 days in the refrigerator and transforms other meals

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