Description
This Spiced Chickpea & Cauliflower Sheet-Pan Bowl is a delicious and nutritious meal that combines roasted vegetables with a flavorful tahini drizzle, served over a bed of quinoa, rice, or couscous. Perfect for a wholesome and satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Roasted Vegetables
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Tahini Drizzle
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1–2 tbsp water to thin
- Pinch of salt
For the Bowl
- 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa, rice, or couscous
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- Optional toppings: pomegranate seeds, sliced radish, toasted nuts or seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss Vegetables: In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets and chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Roast Vegetables: Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, tossing halfway, until vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
- Prepare Tahini Drizzle: Meanwhile, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, water, and salt until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with water as needed.
- Assemble Bowls: Serve over a base of cooked quinoa, rice, or couscous. Top with roasted chickpeas and cauliflower. Drizzle with tahini sauce and sprinkle with parsley. Add optional toppings if desired.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can customize this bowl with your favorite toppings like avocado, cherry tomatoes, or pickled onions.
- Feel free to add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the assembled bowl for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
