Description
Mediterranean-inspired roasted veggie chickpea bowls blend colorful produce with protein-packed legumes for a nutritious meal. Crisp roasted vegetables and seasoned chickpeas create a delightful balance of flavors that bring Mediterranean sunshine to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
- 2 cups sweet potato, cut into 1-inch pieces (approx. 480 milliliters)
- 1/2 onion, sliced
Protein:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- Dash of garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Chop broccoli, Brussels sprouts, onion, and sweet potato into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even roasting.
- Toss the chopped vegetables with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, allowing space between pieces for proper caramelization.
- Roast the vegetables for 20-25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through cooking to promote even browning and tenderness.
- While vegetables roast, prepare chickpeas by coating them with olive oil and desired seasonings on a separate baking sheet.
- Place chickpeas in the oven and roast for 15 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally to ensure crispy texture on all sides.
- Create the dressing by whisking tahini, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, maple syrup, vinegar, and water until smooth and well-combined.
- Adjust the dressing consistency by adding water, making it thin enough to drizzle but still creamy.
- Once vegetables and chickpeas are roasted, divide them equally among serving bowls.
- Generously drizzle the tahini dressing over the roasted vegetables and crispy chickpeas before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking duration based on vegetable size and desired caramelization level for perfect texture and flavor.
- Swap chickpeas with tofu, tempeh, or grilled chicken for different dietary preferences and protein needs.
- Roast extra vegetables and chickpeas to create quick, versatile meals throughout the week, saving time and effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg