Recipe of the Week – Chickpea Quinoa Bowls With Tahini Sauce

Chickpea Quinoa Bowls With Tahini Sauce

A quick, easy, Mediterranean recipe that is full of nutrients!

What You Need:

• For the chickpeas

  •  1 15-ounce can chickpeas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  For the quinoa

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

  For the bowl

  • 1 small cucumber
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 8 cups salad greens

         Lemon Tahini Sauce

• 1/3 cup tahini
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (2 small or 1 1/2 large lemons)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons water

How To Make It:

1.  Drain and rinse the chickpeas. In a medium bowl, stir them together with the olive oil, cumin, and kosher salt.
2. Make the quinoa according to the package directions. When done, stir in the olive oil, another 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and the parsley.
3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, and kosher salt and whisk to combine. Add the water and whisk until a creamy dressing forms; you may need to add a bit more depending on the consistency of your tahini.
4. Assemble the bowls: Peel and chop the cucumber. Slice the tomatoes in half. In a large shallow bowl, place the greens, then top with quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, and tomatoes. Drizzle with lemon tahini dressing (about 2 tablespoons per bowl). Serve immediately. Leftovers stay in the refrigerator for a few days: keep all components separate for maximum freshness.

*Recipe Source: https://www.acouplecooks.com/chickpea-couscous-bowls-tahini-sauce/