Description
A hearty bowl filled with roasted veggies and protein-packed chickpeas, drizzled with creamy tahini dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium Zucchini (or yellow squash)
- 2 medium Carrots (or parsnips)
- 2 cups Broccoli Florets (or cauliflower florets)
- 1 medium Red Onion (or shallots)
- 1 can Chickpeas (drained)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (or regular paprika)
- To taste Salt
- To taste Pepper
- 1/3 cup Tahini (or sunflower seed butter)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard (or yellow mustard)
- 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup (or honey for non-vegans)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (or lime juice)
- 2–4 tablespoons Water (to adjust consistency)
- 2 cups Quinoa or Rice (or farro/barley for variety)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or Cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and chop the zucchini, carrots, broccoli florets, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the chopped veggies and chickpeas in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, tossing everything to coat evenly.
- Spread the veggie and chickpea mixture onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the veggies are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Rinse the quinoa or rice and cook according to package instructions.
- Whisk together the tahini, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, lemon juice, and enough water to achieve your desired consistency for the dressing.
- Assemble your bowls by layering quinoa or rice, followed by the roasted veggies and chickpeas. Drizzle with tahini dressing and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro as desired.
Notes
Use fresh, seasonal vegetables for the best flavor. Adjust spices and ingredients according to personal taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg