Description
These Chipotle Tahini Bowls are a satisfying and flavorful meal option, combining fluffy quinoa, crispy roasted chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a creamy chipotle tahini sauce. Perfect for a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Quinoa:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
For the Roasted Chickpeas:
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups chopped kale or baby spinach
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
For the Chipotle Tahini Sauce:
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 2–4 tablespoons water (to thin)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa and water or vegetable broth to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Roast the Chickpeas: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes until crispy.
- Make the Chipotle Tahini Sauce: Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced chipotle peppers, maple syrup, salt, and water to desired consistency.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide quinoa among four bowls. Top with chickpeas, kale, carrots, cucumber, avocado. Drizzle with chipotle tahini sauce and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- Add roasted sweet potatoes or pickled onions for extra flavor.
- The chipotle tahini sauce can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Roasting
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg