Description
Enjoy a nutritious and flavorful meal with these Roasted Veggie & Chickpea Bowls topped with a delectable Maple Dijon Tahini Dressing. Packed with wholesome ingredients and Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this vegan and gluten-free dish is perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Bowls:
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
- 1 small sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (optional for garnish)
For the Maple Dijon Tahini Dressing:
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2–3 tablespoons warm water (to thin)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the veggies: In a large bowl, toss chickpeas, sweet potato, bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread on the baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together tahini, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Thin with warm water to desired consistency.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide quinoa or rice among 4 bowls. Top with roasted veggies, chickpeas, avocado, and drizzle with dressing. Garnish with herbs if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can customize the roasted veggies to your preference, such as using broccoli, carrots, or cauliflower.
- This dish is ideal for meal prep; store components separately and dress just before serving for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Bowl
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg