GRAIN BOWL WITH CHICKPEAS & CAULIFLOWER

This beautiful grain bowl is packed with healthy ingredients like quinoa, chickpeas, kale and cauliflower--all drizzled with a lemony tahini sauce. 

MAKES 1 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 25 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

1 cup small cauliflower florets

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

½ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon salt, divided

3 tablespoons hot tap water

2 tablespoons tahini

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon za'atar

1 ½ cups baby kale

½ cup cooked quinoa

½ cup canned chickpeas, rinsed

 

METHOD

STEP 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

STEP 2

Toss cauliflower with oil, cumin and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Transfer to a small baking dish; roast until the cauliflower is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.

STEP 3

Meanwhile, whisk water, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, za'atar and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.

STEP 4

Place kale in the bottom of a shallow serving bowl. Top with cauliflower, quinoa and chickpeas; drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the dressing

Nutrition Value

501 Kcal,

24.6g fat,

3.3g saturated fat,

12.4g fiber,

19.8g protein,

54.9g carbs