
A vibrant and protein-packed lunch bowl featuring fluffy quinoa, crispy roasted chickpeas, and a zesty lemon-tahini dressing. Easily customizable with your favorite vegetables.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cook Quinoa: Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Prepare Chickpeas: In a bowl, toss drained and rinsed chickpeas with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Roast Chickpeas: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until crispy, stirring halfway through.
Make Lemon-Tahini Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, tahini, minced garlic, and water (start with 2 tablespoons and add more until desired consistency is reached). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble Bowls: Divide cooked quinoa, roasted chickpeas, spinach, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion among four bowls.
Drizzle with Lemon-Tahini Dressing and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Nutrition per serving (350g)
Customize with other vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or avocado.
Add a sprinkle of feta cheese or nutritional yeast for extra flavor (if not vegan).
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chickpeas.
Prepare the components ahead of time for a quick and easy lunch during the week.
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"The peppery watercress and crisp apple provide a refreshing contrast to the savory quinoa bowl. The light mint vinaigrette echoes the freshness of the lemon-tahini dressing, creating a cohesive and palate-awakening start to the meal without being heavy."