Description
A customizable and nutrient-rich grain bowl topped with chickpeas and a creamy tahini dressing, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh spinach or kale, for a nutrient boost
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Water, to thin (about 2-4 tablespoons)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa by rinsing it under cold water, then adding it to a pot with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While the quinoa is cooking, chop the cucumber, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes.
- In a bowl, mix tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup (or honey), minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Add water until desired creaminess is achieved.
- Once quinoa is cooked, assemble your bowls starting with quinoa, then layer the veggies, chickpeas, and avocado slices.
- Drizzle with tahini dressing and enjoy!
Notes
These bowls can be meal prepped and customized with different veggies or proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg