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Weeknight • Vegetarian

Crispy Lemon Herb Chickpea Bowls

Roasted until perfectly crisp, these lemon-herb chickpeas make for a hearty and flavorful plant-based bowl.

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Crispy Lemon Herb Chickpea Bowls

Looking for a vegetarian meal that truly satisfies? These Crispy Lemon Herb Chickpea Bowls are bursting with texture and flavor. Roasting transforms humble chickpeas into golden, crunchy bites, paired perfectly with vibrant veggies and a zesty dressing. It’s healthy, delicious, and incredibly easy!

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

For the Crispy Chickpeas

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and patted very dry
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • Zest of 1 lemon

For the Bowls

  • 4 cups cooked quinoa or rice
  • 4 cups mixed greens or spinach
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

For the Lemon-Tahini Dressing

  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp water (or more, to reach desired consistency)
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • Pinch of salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Step 2

    In a medium bowl, combine the drained and dried chickpeas with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Toss to coat evenly.

  3. Step 3

    Spread chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

  4. Step 4

    While chickpeas roast, prepare the dressing: Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Add more water if needed to reach a pourable consistency.

  5. Step 5

    Assemble bowls: Divide cooked quinoa/rice among four bowls. Top with mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Finish with the crispy chickpeas and a generous drizzle of lemon-tahini dressing.

Tips

  • Ensure chickpeas are very dry before roasting for maximum crispiness.
  • Add crumbled feta cheese for an extra pop of savory flavor.

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