Description
A flavorful and healthy dish featuring spiced chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing, served in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup tahini sauce
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, turmeric, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Spread chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Divide rice or quinoa among bowls.
- Top with roasted chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, cabbage, and parsley.
- Drizzle with tahini sauce and lemon juice.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use canned chickpeas for convenience or cook dried chickpeas if preferred.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Add avocado slices for extra creaminess.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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