A nutritious bowl with fluffy grains, roasted chickpeas, crisp veggies, and a bright lemon vinaigrette.
# What You Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup quinoa, brown rice, or farro
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 ripe 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 or honey
21 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
22 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
23 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a saucepan, combine quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes or according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
03 - Pat chickpeas dry with a paper towel. In a mixing bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy. Allow to cool slightly.
04 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
05 - Divide cooked grains evenly among four bowls. Top each with roasted chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots, red onion slices, avocado, and fresh parsley.
06 - Drizzle each bowl generously with lemon vinaigrette and serve immediately.
