Description
Enjoy a wholesome and flavorful meal with these Roasted Veggie & Chickpea Bowls topped with a delightful Maple Dijon Tahini Dressing. Packed with nutritious ingredients and bursting with delicious flavors, this dish is a perfect balance of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
For the Roasted Vegetables & Chickpeas:
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Maple Dijon Tahini Dressing:
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2–3 tablespoons warm water (to thin)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowl Base:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Roast the Vegetables and Chickpeas
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chickpeas dry with a paper towel. On a large baking sheet, combine chickpeas, zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, broccoli, and carrots. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat evenly. Roast for 22–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are tender and chickpeas are slightly crisp.
- Step 2: Prepare the Maple Dijon Tahini Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Slowly add warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until smooth and pourable.
- Step 3: Assemble the Bowls
Divide quinoa or brown rice into serving bowls. Top with baby spinach and generous portions of roasted vegetables and chickpeas. Drizzle maple Dijon tahini dressing over the top. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Mixing
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
