About
Somehow, there's something comforting about putting your favorite foods into a bowl. It feels homey and comforting but also a little special. "This isn't just any Mediterranean dish," you might say, "this is a Fresh Mediterranean Bowl!" And with the roasted chickpeas and sweet potatoes, the fluffy quinoa, the bright and juicy tomatoes and cucumbers, and a collection of classic Mediterranean spices, you can feel and taste how special the dish is! Refresh yourself with this Fresh Mediterranean Bowl and make dinner something unique!
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup quinoa or couscous
- mixed salad greens, to taste
- 1/2 English cucumber, sliced into half moons
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- lemon tahini dressing, to taste
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2 -Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 3 -In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, the sweet potatoes, the red pepper, and the red onion.
Step 4 -Add the olive oil, the kosher salt, the cumin, the paprika, the garlic powder, the coriander, and the cinnamon to the chickpea mixture and toss to combine.
Step 5 -Evenly divide the chickpea mixture between the prepared baking sheets and spread it in an even layer.
Step 6 -Roast the chickpea mixture, stirring halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 25-30 minutes.
Step 7 -Cook the quinoa according to the package directions.
Step 8 -Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork.
Step 9 -Line the bottom of four shallow bowls with the salad greens.
Step 10 -Add the quinoa over the top of the salad greens.
Step 11 -Add the chickpea mixture over the top of the quinoa.
Step 12 -Sprinkle the cucumbers and the tomatoes over the top of the Mediterranean bowls and drizzle with the dressing.
Step 13 -Serve.
