Description
Chickpea Shawarma Bowls are a delicious and healthy meal option packed with flavor and nutrients, perfect for any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Water as needed for tahini sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the seasoned chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until crispy.
- While the chickpeas are roasting, prepare the quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and water until smooth.
- Once the chickpeas are done, assemble the bowls by layering quinoa, roasted chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- Drizzle with tahini sauce before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the bowls.
- This recipe can be made vegan by ensuring the tahini sauce is dairy-free.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chickpea Shawarma Bowls, Vegan, Healthy Meal, Middle Eastern Cuisine