Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Nourish Bowl, featuring a delightful combination of fresh vegetables, protein-packed chickpeas, and a creamy tahini yogurt dressing. This dish is not only visually stunning but also incredibly nutritious and satisfying, making it perfect for meal prep, casual lunches, or as an eye-catching centerpiece at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions (about 15 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss chickpeas with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast for 20-30 minutes until golden.
- While quinoa cooks and chickpeas roast, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- To make the dressing, whisk together tahini, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble bowls by layering quinoa as the base then topping with roasted chickpeas, fresh spinach, veggies, and a generous drizzle of tahini yogurt dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Customize your bowl by adding seasonal veggies or swapping quinoa for brown rice. For added crunch and flavor, consider topping with nuts or seeds.