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Easy Nourish Bowl with Spicy Harissa Chickpeas

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A quick, healthy, and flavorful nourish bowl featuring smoky, spicy harissa chickpeas, fresh veggies, and a lemony tahini dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons harissa paste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice (about 185 g cooked)
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach or mixed greens
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon warm water
  • 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional garnishes: fresh cilantro or parsley, toasted pumpkin seeds or chopped nuts, extra lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Cook the grain: Rinse 1/2 cup (90 g) dry quinoa under cold water. Combine with 1 cup (240 ml) water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. (If using brown rice, cook according to package directions.)
  2. Prepare the harissa chickpeas: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add drained chickpeas. Stir in 2 tablespoons harissa paste, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until chickpeas are heated through and slightly crispy on edges (about 8-10 minutes).
  3. Make the tahini dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons tahini, juice of 1 lemon, minced garlic if using, and 1 tablespoon warm water. Add salt and pepper to taste. Adjust consistency with more water if needed.
  4. Prepare the veggies: Halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, slice avocado, and thinly slice red onion. Toss baby spinach or mixed greens lightly with a splash of lemon juice or olive oil if desired.
  5. Assemble the bowl: Start with a base of quinoa or rice in a serving bowl. Arrange spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado on top. Spoon the spicy harissa chickpeas over the veggies. Drizzle generously with tahini dressing. Garnish with fresh cilantro and toasted pumpkin seeds if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

[‘Rinse chickpeas to remove canned flavor and excess sodium.’, ‘Adjust harissa paste amount to control spice level.’, ‘Cook chickpeas over medium heat for a crispy crust without burning.’, ‘Make tahini dressing just before serving for best consistency.’, ‘Leftovers store well; reheat chickpeas gently to restore crispiness.’, ‘For gluten-free, use quinoa or brown rice; for sesame allergies, substitute tahini with sunflower seed butter.’, ‘Optional garnishes add texture and flavor contrast.’]

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