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From an Aegean tavern where the lemons are warm from the sun and the tahini is whisked by hand into honey-thick ribbons, comes a bowl that says hello to your gut and your tastebuds at once.
Lemon Tahini Chickpea Bowls
Creamy, zesty, protein-packed & so satisfying.
A Middle Eastern–inspired grain bowl with roasted chickpeas, fresh veggies, and a lemon tahini sauce that ties it all together. Ready in 30 minutes.
(Serves 2)
For the bowls
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (rinsed & drained)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (or rice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach or arugula
- to taste fresh parsley or mint, chopped
Lemon tahini sauce
Optional toppings
- optional crumbled feta
- optional Kalamata olives
- optional roasted red peppers
- optional avocado slices
- optional za'atar or sumac
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1
Roast the chickpeas
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chickpeas, ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 8–10 minutes until golden and slightly crispy.
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2
Make the sauce
In a bowl or jar, whisk together tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Add warm water, 1 tbsp at a time, until smooth and creamy.
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3
Prep your veggies
While chickpeas cook, chop tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and herbs. Arrange your greens in your serving bowl.
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4
Build your bowl
Add cooked quinoa (or rice), roasted chickpeas, veggies, and any optional toppings you love!
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5
Drizzle & finish
Drizzle generously with lemon tahini sauce. Sprinkle with fresh herbs, za'atar or sumac. Squeeze a little extra lemon if you like!
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6
Enjoy
Grab a fork and dig in! Bright, creamy, crunchy, herby perfection in every bite.
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Frequently asked
No tahini?
Almond butter or sunflower seed butter — both work as a swap.
No quinoa?
Use rice, couscous, or bulgur.
How long does sauce keep?
Up to 1 week refrigerated in a sealed jar.
Roast the chickpeas
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chickpeas, ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 8–10 minutes until golden and slightly crispy.
Make the sauce
In a bowl or jar, whisk together tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Add warm water, 1 tbsp at a time, until smooth and creamy.
Prep your veggies
While chickpeas cook, chop tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and herbs. Arrange your greens in your serving bowl.
Build your bowl
Add cooked quinoa (or rice), roasted chickpeas, veggies, and any optional toppings you love!
Drizzle & finish
Drizzle generously with lemon tahini sauce. Sprinkle with fresh herbs, za'atar or sumac. Squeeze a little extra lemon if you like!
Enjoy
Grab a fork and dig in! Bright, creamy, crunchy, herby perfection in every bite.
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