Wholesome Mediterranean bowl with quinoa, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and tangy lemon-tahini dressing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup uncooked quinoa
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Roasted Vegetables
04 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
06 - 1 small red onion, sliced
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Chickpeas
12 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
14 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
15 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Lemon-Tahini Dressing
16 - 1/4 cup tahini
17 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
18 - 2 tablespoons water, plus more as needed
19 - 1 garlic clove, minced
20 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Toppings
21 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
22 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional; omit for vegan)
23 - Lemon wedges
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine quinoa, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
03 - In a large bowl, toss zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, oregano, cumin, and black pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast the vegetables for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.
05 - In a small bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, and salt. Spread on a separate baking sheet and roast for 15 to 20 minutes until crispy.
06 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, garlic, and salt in a small bowl until smooth. Add additional water to achieve desired drizzling consistency.
07 - Divide cooked quinoa evenly among four bowls. Top each with roasted vegetables and chickpeas. Drizzle with lemon-tahini dressing and garnish with chopped parsley, optional feta, and a lemon wedge.
