Lemon Tahini Chickpea Quinoa Cauliflower Bowl (Printable)

Vibrant plant-based bowl with roasted chickpeas, cauliflower quinoa, crisp vegetables, and creamy lemon tahini dressing.

# List of ingredients:

→ Cauliflower Quinoa

01 - 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
04 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Roasted Chickpeas

05 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
09 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
10 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt

→ Fresh Vegetables & Toppings

11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
13 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 1 avocado, sliced
15 - ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
16 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

→ Lemon Tahini Dressing

17 - ⅓ cup tahini
18 - ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
19 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave syrup
20 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
21 - 3-4 tablespoons water
22 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor until they resemble small grains. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a lined baking sheet and roast for 15-18 minutes, tossing halfway, until lightly golden and tender.
03 - Dry chickpeas thoroughly, then toss with olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Spread on a separate baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, shaking halfway, until crispy and golden.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and 3 tablespoons water. Add more water if needed for a pourable consistency.
05 - Halve the tomatoes, dice the cucumber, slice the red onion and avocado, and chop the parsley.
06 - Divide the warm cauliflower quinoa among four bowls. Top each with roasted chickpeas, fresh vegetables, avocado, parsley, and sesame seeds. Drizzle generously with lemon tahini dressing.
07 - Serve immediately and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted chickpeas get impossibly crispy like croutons without any flour
  • You can prep everything ahead and the flavors just keep getting deeper
  • That tahini dressing makes literally anything taste expensive
02 -
  • Do not skip drying the chickpeas thoroughly because that moisture is the enemy of crispiness
  • The tahini dressing thickens in the fridge so thin it with more water before serving leftovers
  • Roasted chickpeas lose their crunch overnight so keep them separate if you are meal prepping
03 -
  • Let the roasted vegetables cool slightly on the baking sheets so they continue crisping up outside the oven
  • Double the tahini dressing because it keeps for weeks and you will want it on everything

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