Description
Experience a delightful fusion of smoky chipotle and creamy tahini in this vibrant Chipotle Tahini Bowl. Packed with protein-rich quinoa, crunchy roasted chickpeas, and fresh vegetables, this dish is visually stunning and incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep, it’s completely customizable to match your taste preferences. Each bite promises an explosion of flavor that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cucumber, chopped
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons chipotle powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro and sliced avocado for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Drain and rinse chickpeas. Toss with olive oil, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Chop the red bell pepper and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- For tahini dressing, whisk tahini with lemon juice and add water until smooth; season with salt.
- Assemble bowls starting with quinoa as the base, then top with roasted chickpeas and chopped veggies.
- Drizzle with tahini dressing and garnish with avocado slices and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg