Description
Nourish your body and delight your taste buds with this vibrant Nourish Bowl featuring a creamy Tahini Yogurt Dressing. This colorful medley combines protein-packed quinoa, hearty chickpeas, refreshing cucumbers, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all drizzled with a luscious tahini yogurt dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, this nourishing dish is not only satisfying but also easy to customize based on your favorite ingredients. Enjoy a healthy meal that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 tbsp tahini
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss chickpeas with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 20 minutes until crispy.
- Dice cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes.
- For the dressing, whisk together tahini, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until smooth. Add water if needed for consistency.
- To assemble, layer quinoa at the base of a bowl, top with roasted chickpeas, veggies, and drizzle dressing over everything.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting/Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 10mg