Roasted Chickpea Quinoa Bowls with Sesame Ginger Dressing
These Roasted Chickpea Quinoa Bowls with Sesame Ginger Dressing are perfect for vegan meal prepping or a healthy & filling dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa dry
- 2 cups broth*
- 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tbsp ginger minced
- 1/2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp sugar plus more to taste**
- warm water as needed
- sriracha optional
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 2 cups red cabbage shredded
- 2 avocados sliced
- black sesame seeds optional
- jalapeño and cilantro for topping, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add dry quinoa to a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water for 30 seconds. Strain and add quinoa to a pot. Add broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer until the water is absorbed (approx. 15-25 minutes).***
- Add chickpeas, olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika and a pinch of salt & pepper to the baking sheet. Toss to coat evenly and roast in the oven for 20 minutes (flipping halfway).
- To make the dressing, add the tahini, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and rice wine vinegar to a bowl and stir to combine. Add sugar and a splash of hot water to the bowl and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed - if you want it spicy add the sriracha. Add more water to thin it out. Set aside.
- To assemble add quinoa, mixed greens, cabbage, chickpeas and avocado to each bowl. Top with sesame seeds, jalapeño and cilantro. Drizzle with dressing and eat.
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Notes
*I used vegan chicken broth. You can get this at Whole Foods or online, here.
**You can sub the sugar for agave or maple syrup.
***I like to simmer my quinoa longer than the package instructions. Check it at 15 minutes, and cook until completely tender.
****FOR LEFTOVERS: this can be served cold the next day. Just be sure to keep the dressing separate from the rest of the ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 665kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 33g