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Mediterranean quinoa bowl with grilled vegetables, chickpeas, olives, and tahini sauce

Grilled Vegetable Bowl with Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing

Jess Haines-Stephan
A fresh and satisfying vegetable bowl filled with smoky grilled veggies, quinoa, chickpeas, and kalamata olives, topped with a creamy lemon-tahini dressing. Vegan, gluten-free, and Mediterranean-inspired, this easy bowl is perfect for a healthy lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean-Inspired
Servings 2
Calories 453 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the bowl:

  • ¾ cup cooked quinoa
  • ½ cup canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup kalamata olives chopped
  •  ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 zucchini medium, sliced into 1/2" strips
  • 1 red pepper cut into quarters
  • 1 red onion cut into thick slices (around 1")
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

For the Tahini Dressing:

  • 1 clove garlic minced or grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tbsp water (to thin as needed)

Instructions
 

  • Grill the vegetables: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brush cut veggies with olive oil and grill for 3–5 minutes per side, until tender and slightly charred. Let cool slightly, then chop if desired.
    1 zucchini, 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Assemble the bowls: In a serving bowl, add quinoa. Top with chickpeas, olives, cherry tomatoes, and grilled vegetables.
    ¾ cup cooked quinoa, ½ cup canned chickpeas, ¼ cup kalamata olives,  ½ cup cherry tomatoes
  • Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, salt, and olive oil. Add water gradually, whisking until you reach your desired consistency.
    ¼ cup tahini, 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, 2 tbsp fresh parsley, ¼ tsp salt, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp water
  • Serve: Drizzle dressing over the bowls. Enjoy immediately or store the components separately for meal prep.

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 13gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 703mgPotassium: 917mgFiber: 9gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2677IUVitamin C: 122mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 4mg
Keyword vegetable bowl
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