Description
Indulge in these vibrant spiced chickpea bowls, a quick and customizable meal bursting with flavor. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and drizzled with creamy tahini sauce, this dish is perfect for lunch or dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prep. Whether you’re vegan or just looking to enjoy more plant-based meals, this recipe will satisfy your cravings while keeping you nourished.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh vegetables (bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes)
- For the Tahini Sauce: ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Water as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Add rinsed chickpeas to the skillet, season with cumin, paprika, cayenne, and salt. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- While chickpeas cook, chop fresh vegetables into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, water, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble bowls by layering crispy chickpeas with chopped vegetables.
- Drizzle tahini sauce over each bowl before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 0mg