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Quinoa Power Bowl

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 520
A vibrant and nutritious bowl combining fluffy quinoa, crispy chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a tangy tahini dressing for a wholesome meal.

Ingredients

Grains

  • 1.93 cups dry tri-color quinoa (rinsed)
  • 1 can 29-ounce can chickpeas (rinsed and dried)

Oils & Fats

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil

Vegetables

  • 3 mini seedless cucumbers mini seedless cucumbers (sliced)
  • 1.5 cups grape tomatoes (quartered)
  • 3 small ripe avocados small ripe avocados (pitted and sliced)

Garnishes & Herbs

  • 0.93 cup Quick-Pickled Shallots

Herbs

  • Fresh dill fronds and flat-leaf parsley (for garnish)

Spices & Seasonings

  • 1¼ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅝ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅝ teaspoon fine sea salt

Dressing

  • ⅓ cup smooth tahini
  • ⅓ cup cool water (plus more to thin)
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
  • 1 small garlic clove minced garlic

Optional

  • Pinch of fine sea salt (optional)

Instructions 

  • Whisk tahini, water, lemon juice, and garlic until smooth; set aside.
  • Cook quinoa: boil with water, simmer 15 mins, rest 10 mins, then fluff.
  • Season chickpeas with spices, then cook in oil until golden and crisp, about 8-10 mins.
  • Prepare fresh vegetables and herbs: slice cucumbers, quarter tomatoes, chop herbs.
  • Assemble bowls: divide quinoa, top with chickpeas, vegetables, avocado, herbs, shallots, sumac, and drizzle with tahini dressing.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of additional herbs.
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy
Keyword: Quinoa