Description
A Chickpea Shawarma Bowl is a delightful and nutritious dish featuring roasted chickpeas seasoned with spices, served over fresh greens, topped with cherry tomatoes, avocado, tahini sauce, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, or kale)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup tahini sauce
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or cilantro) for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the chickpeas by draining and rinsing them under cold water.
- Make the shawarma spice blend by mixing olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and roast the chickpeas coated in the spice mixture for 25-30 minutes.
- Wash and dry the mixed greens, slice the avocado, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Assemble the bowl by layering mixed greens, roasted chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and avocado, then drizzle with tahini sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- For extra crispy chickpeas, ensure they are completely dry before roasting.
- Feel free to customize with additional toppings like cucumbers, red onions, or grains.
- This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chickpea, Shawarma, Bowl, Vegan, Healthy, Middle Eastern