Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Bowl

5 from 1 vote

This veggie Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Bowl is perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner! It's topped with a vegan tahini dressing.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: mediterranean quinoa bowls, quinoa chickpea bowls, vegan quinoa bowls

Servings:

Calories: 397kcal

Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Prepare 1 cup of quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside.
Cut 1 small head of cauliflower into florets (equals 4-5 cups). Make sure the cauliflower is relatively equal in size to ensure that it cooks evenly.
Feel free to sub any of your favorite veggies in place of cauliflower, or make them in addition to the cauliflower.
Place the cauliflower florets onto a large baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp. olive oil and sprinkle with 1 tsp. garlic powder and ¼ tsp. each kosher salt and pepper. Toss the cauliflower until completely coated in the olive oil and spices.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 20-22 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time. Remove the baking sheets from the oven when finished and set aside.
Drain and rinse 1 15 oz. can of chickpeas to remove any excess salt.
Dice 1 bell pepper (or fresh veggies of choice). Roughly chop 2 cups of fresh spinach (or greens of choice).
Slice 1 cup of pitted Kalamata olives (or pickled or brined condiment of choice).

Remove the skins from 2 cloves of garlic.
Squeeze ¼ cup of fresh lemon juice into a glass measuring cup, making sure to remove any seeds.
Pour ½ cup tahini, ¼ cup each lemon juice and water, 2 cloves garlic, and ¼ tsp. each kosher salt and pepper into a small food processor. Pulse all of these ingredients until completely combined.
Feel free to add more lemon juice or water to thin the dressing out if needed. Adjust salt and pepper levels to taste.
To Serve: Place a few scoops of the cooked quinoa into a bowl. Add desired amount of chickpeas, roasted cauliflower, fresh veggies, leafy greens, and Kalamata olives. Drizzle with generous amount of the tahini dressing. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and minced herbs, such as parsley or chives (optional).

Nutritional information includes tahini dressing.

See copy above for additional or alternative topping ideas.

Any leftover tahini dressing may be store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Store all of the ingredients separately if storing this dish in the fridge and add the dressing just before serving.