Roasted Chickpea Power Bowl (Print-Friendly)

Crispy chickpeas, roasted vegetables, and quinoa topped with creamy tahini dressing for a satisfying wholesome meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Roasted Chickpeas

01 - 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Roasted Vegetables

08 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
09 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
10 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
11 - 1 small zucchini, sliced
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Grains

15 - 1 cup cooked quinoa

→ Tahini Dressing

16 - 1/4 cup tahini
17 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
18 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
19 - 1 clove garlic, minced
20 - 3 to 4 tablespoons water
21 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ For Serving

22 - 2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
23 - 1 avocado, sliced
24 - Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Pat chickpeas dry with a clean towel. In a bowl, toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on one baking sheet in an even layer.
03 - In a separate bowl, toss sweet potato, bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on the second baking sheet.
04 - Roast both trays for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until chickpeas are crispy and vegetables are tender with light caramelization.
05 - Prepare grains according to package instructions if not already cooked.
06 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and enough water to achieve a creamy, pourable consistency.
07 - Divide greens among four bowls. Top with grains, roasted vegetables, roasted chickpeas, and avocado slices. Drizzle generously with tahini dressing and garnish with fresh herbs.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Those crispy chickpeas hit different when they're roasted until they're practically crackling, giving you that satisfying crunch in every bite.
  • It's genuinely filling without feeling heavy, which means you can eat it on a Tuesday night and not regret it at midnight.
  • The tahini dressing tastes like you spent way more time on it than you actually did, which feels like a small kitchen victory.
02 -
  • Those chickpeas absolutely must be dry before roasting or they'll be soft and disappointed instead of the crispy revelation you're after.
  • The tahini dressing thickens as it sits, so make it slightly thinner than you think you want it at first, then adjust when you're ready to serve.
03 -
  • Don't crowd the baking sheets when roasting or everything steams instead of caramelizing, so use two sheets even if it feels like overkill.
  • If your tahini seems too thick out of the jar, warm it slightly in a bowl set over hot water and it'll loosen up before you add the other ingredients.
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