Mediterranean

Lemon Tahini Chickpea Bowls

Creamy, zesty, protein-packed & so satisfying.

The Story

Creamy, zesty, protein-packed & so satisfying.

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.

Ingredients

  • <span class="rr-qty" data-rr-qty-num="1" data-rr-qty-unit="">1 can</span> (15 oz) chickpeas (rinsed & drained)
  • <span class="rr-qty" data-rr-qty-num="1" data-rr-qty-unit="cup">1 cup</span> cooked quinoa (or rice)
  • <span class="rr-qty" data-rr-qty-num="1" data-rr-qty-unit="cup">1 cup</span> cherry tomatoes, halved
  • <span class="rr-qty" data-rr-qty-num="1" data-rr-qty-unit="">1</span> cucumber, diced
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • <span class="rr-qty" data-rr-qty-num="2" data-rr-qty-unit="cup">2 cups</span> baby spinach or arugula
  • to taste fresh parsley or mint, chopped
  • ¼ cup tahini

Step 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.

Step 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.

Secret Tip

Roast the chickpeas with 1 tsp of baking soda mixed into the drying-towel step. The slight alkalinity makes the skins crisp like little potato chips — and the inside stays cloud-soft. Chefs in Tel Aviv don't share that one easily.

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Lemon Tahini Chickpea Bowls

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