
A high-protein and flavorful lunch bowl packed with quinoa, crispy roasted chickpeas, salty halloumi cheese, and fresh vegetables. Easily customizable to your liking!
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve.
In a saucepan, combine the quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the chickpeas. In a bowl, toss the drained and rinsed chickpeas with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until crispy, stirring halfway through.
While the chickpeas are roasting, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the halloumi slices and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, and water to form a dressing. Add more water, a tablespoon at a time, if you prefer a thinner consistency.
Assemble the bowls: divide the cooked quinoa, roasted chickpeas, halloumi, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion among 4 bowls.
Drizzle with tahini dressing and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving (350g)
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the chickpeas before roasting.
Feel free to add other vegetables to the bowl, such as bell peppers, spinach, or avocado.
The quinoa can be cooked ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For a spicier dressing add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the tahini mixture.
If you don't have Halloumi you can use grilled tofu.
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