Roasted Chickpea and Veggie Bowl
This nutritious Roasted Chickpea and Veggie Bowl features a delightful combination of crispy chickpeas and colorful roasted vegetables. It's a perfect dish for lunch or dinner, packed with flavor and nutrients.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 parchment paper optional
- 1 spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas 15 oz each, drained and rinsed.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 zucchini chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 red onion chopped
- 4 cups spinach or mixed greens
- 1 avocado sliced
- lemon wedges for serving
- optional tahini
- optional feta cheese
- optional nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the chickpeas are well coated.
- Spread the seasoned chickpeas onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- In the same mixing bowl, add the chopped bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle with a little more olive oil, salt, and pepper, and toss to coat. Spread the vegetables around the chickpeas on the baking sheet.
- Roast the chickpeas and vegetables in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, or until the chickpeas are golden and crunchy and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized. Stir halfway through for even cooking.
- While the chickpeas and veggies are roasting, prepare the base for your bowl. Place a handful of spinach or mixed greens in each serving bowl.
- Once the chickpeas and veggies are done, remove them from the oven. Spoon the roasted chickpeas and vegetables over the greens in each bowl.
- Top each bowl with sliced avocado, and drizzle with tahini or sprinkle with feta cheese or nuts if desired. Serve with lemon wedges for a fresh squeeze of juice.
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences or seasonal availability.
This dish is great for meal prep; store roasted components in the fridge and combine with greens and toppings as needed.
To enhance flavors, consider adding herbs like parsley or cilantro for garnish.