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Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea Bowl
A flavorful and nutritious bowl featuring roasted cauliflower and chickpeas, topped with creamy tahini sauce and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 large cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon turmeric
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and black pepper salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 0.25 cup tahini
- 1 large lemon (juiced)
- 1 small garlic clove (minced)
- 3-4 tablespoons warm water (for sauce)
Fresh herbs
- to taste fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cauliflower and chickpeas with 2 tbsp olive oil and spices; roast for 25-30 mins, stirring halfway.
- Cook quinoa in 2 cups water until tender, about 15 mins. Fluff and set aside.
- Whisk tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, remaining olive oil, salt, and warm water until smooth.
- Divide quinoa into bowls, top with roasted cauliflower and chickpeas, drizzle with tahini sauce, and garnish with herbs.
Notes
For extra flavor, roast chickpeas and cauliflower until crispy. Adjust spice levels to taste.