Serves: 2–3
Time: 30–40 minutes
Vibe: Fresh, filling, and perfect for vegan/vegetarian meals

🧆 Crispy Roasted Chickpeas

Oven: 425°F | Time: 20–25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained + rinsed

• 1–2 tbsp Medium Intensity Extra Virgin Olive Oil (we used Koroneiki-Peru)

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp paprika (optional)

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Optional: pinch of cumin or chili flakes

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. Drain and rinse chickpeas, then pat completely dry, and remove the outside skin. (this helps them get crispy!).

3. Toss chickpeas with Medium Intensity Extra Virgin Olive Oil, salt, and seasonings.

4. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.

5. Roast 20–25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through.

6. Let cool for 5 minutes — they crisp up even more as they rest.

🥗 Grain Bowl Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice, farro, couscous)

• 1–2 cups roasted vegetables
  (great options: zucchini, bell peppers, broccoli, broccolini, sweet potato, red onion)

• 1 cup shredded kale, arugula, or greens of choice 

• ½ cup cucumber (sliced)

• ½ cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)

• ½ small red onion (thin sliced)

• Optional toppings: feta, avocado, pumpkin seeds, fresh parsley

🍋 Lemon Tahini Dressing

• ¼ cup tahini

• 3 tbsp Medium Intensity Extra Virgin Olive Oil (we used Koroneiki-Peru)

• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or to taste)

• 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional but delicious)

• 1 small garlic clove (minced) or ½ tsp garlic powder

• 3–4 tbsp warm water (to thin)

• Salt + pepper to taste

✅ Tip: Warm water makes the tahini smooth + creamy!

🍳 How to Assemble the Bowls

1. Roast chickpeas (follow the crispy chickpea steps above).

2. Roast veggies at 425°F for 20 minutes, along with the chickpeas tossing with Medium Intensity Extra Virgin Olive Oil, salt + pepper. For quicker cooking veggies roast during the last 10 minutes. 

3. Cook your grain and fluff (quinoa/rice/farro).

4. Make the dressing: whisk tahini, Medium Intensity Extra Virgin Olive Oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt + pepper. Add warm water 1 Tablespoon at a time until smooth and drizzle-able.

5. Build your bowl: greens + grain +  veggies + crispy chickpeas + fresh toppings.

6. Finish with a generous drizzle of lemon tahini dressing and enjoy!

✨ Serving Ideas

Try adding:
🐟 salmon • 🍗 grilled chicken • 🌱 tofu • 🧅 pickled onions • 🌿 za’atar or sumac