Description
Autumn Harvest Chickpea Bowls are a cozy, nourishing plant-based meal featuring roasted seasonal vegetables, hearty chickpeas, wholesome grains, and a sweet maple-tahini dressing. Perfect for fall, this colorful bowl is satisfying, flavorful, and ideal for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 3 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for dressing)
- Pinch of salt (for dressing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the chickpeas, butternut squash, red onion, and Brussels sprouts with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.
- While roasting, whisk together maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and a pinch of salt to prepare the dressing.
- Divide the cooked quinoa or brown rice among four serving bowls.
- Top with roasted chickpeas and vegetables.
- Sprinkle dried cranberries and toasted pecans or walnuts over each bowl.
- Drizzle with tahini and the prepared dressing before serving.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, add roasted sweet potatoes or carrots.
- Add baby spinach or kale for more greens.
- Include roasted tofu for additional plant-based protein.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top for added brightness.
- Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
- Reheat grains and vegetables before adding fresh toppings and dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
