A vibrant bowl combining fluffy grains, roasted chickpeas, fresh veggies, and a zesty lemon dressing for a refreshing meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Roasted Chickpeas
04 - 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
05 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
→ Vegetables and Toppings
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
13 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
14 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
15 - 1 avocado, sliced
16 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ Lemon Vinaigrette
17 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
18 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
19 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
20 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup
21 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
22 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
23 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a saucepan, combine quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
03 - Pat chickpeas dry with a towel. In a bowl, toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy. Cool slightly.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
05 - Divide cooked grains among four bowls. Top each with roasted chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, red onion, avocado, and parsley.
06 - Drizzle each bowl with lemon vinaigrette and serve immediately.
