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Quinoa Power Bowl

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450
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 & Condiments

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil

Vegetables

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

Garnishes & Herbs

  • 0.93 cup Quick-Pickled Shallots

Fresh herbs

  • to taste Fresh dill fronds and flat-leaf parsley
  • for sprinkling Sumac

Spices

  • 1.25 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 0.75 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.33 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.33 teaspoon fine sea salt

Dressing

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

Optional

  • pinch 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 sauté in oil until golden and crisp.
  • Prepare fresh vegetables: slice cucumbers, quarter tomatoes, chop herbs.
  • Assemble bowls: layer quinoa, chickpeas, vegetables, avocado, herbs, and sumac. Drizzle with tahini dressing.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of additional herbs.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy
Keyword: Quinoa