Description
Nourish your body and soul with this vibrant Nourish Bowl Recipe topped with creamy Tahini Yogurt Dressing. Bursting with colorful veggies, protein-rich quinoa, and hearty chickpeas, this dish is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a delightful brunch, it’s customizable to fit your pantry while offering a wholesome meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 ripe avocado
- 3 tbsp tahini
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Drain and rinse chickpeas. Optionally toss in olive oil, salt, and paprika; roast at 400°F for 20 minutes until crispy.
- Chop cherry tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Mash avocado with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a bowl, whisk together tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth; add water for desired consistency.
- Assemble by layering quinoa, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber slices, avocado mash in a bowl, drizzling generously with dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 5mg