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Healthy Grain Bowls with Chickpeas and Tahini Dressing for Nourishment

A nutritious and delicious grain bowl featuring chickpeas and a creamy tahini dressing, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, baby spinach, and red onion. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. If the dressing is too thick, add a tablespoon of water to reach your desired consistency.
  3. Drizzle the tahini dressing over the grain bowl mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
  4. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 200mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added crunch, top the bowls with toasted nuts or seeds, such as almonds or sunflower seeds.
  • Substitute the quinoa with brown rice or farro for a different grain base.

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