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Chipotle Tahini Bowls Recipe

Chipotle Tahini Bowls Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bowls 1x
  • Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free

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
  • 12 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 24 tablespoons water (to thin)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Make the Chipotle Tahini Sauce: Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced chipotle peppers, maple syrup, salt, and water to desired consistency.
  4. 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