Chickpea, Cauliflower & Tabbouleh Nourish Bowl

why you will love this recipe

The Chickpea, Cauliflower & Tabbouleh Nourish Bowl is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of flavors, colors, and textures. This recipe is quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or when you want a healthy lunch ready in a flash. It’s budget-friendly, using simple ingredients that are often already in your pantry. Plus, it’s packed with nutrients, ensuring that your meal is both satisfying and wholesome.

Perfect for families as it’s kid-approved, this dish invites everyone to customize their bowl and enjoy the delicious combination of roasted cauliflower and chickpeas with fresh tabbouleh salad. Whether you’re hosting a family brunch or looking for a light dinner, this nourish bowl fits the bill.

Step-by-step overview

To create the Chickpea, Cauliflower & Tabbouleh Nourish Bowl, you’ll want to start with roasting the cauliflower and chickpeas, which brings out their natural sweetness and adds a delicious crunch. While those are roasting, you can prepare the fresh tabbouleh salad, combining parsley, kale, red onion, tomatoes, and cucumber with a refreshing lemon dressing. Once everything is ready, it’s simply a matter of assembling the bowls with hummus and pomegranate seeds for an added pop of flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium cauliflower (Broken into florets. Approx. 2½–3 lbs or 1.1–1.4kg total.)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (Approx. 28g)
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt (Approx. 3g)
  • 2 15 oz can chickpeas (Drained and rinsed. Approx. 800g total.)
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt (Approx. 3g)
  • 1 cup parsley leaves (Roughly chopped. Approx. 25g)
  • 1½ cups kale leaves (Stems removed; roughly chopped. Approx. 45g)
  • ½ red onion (Finely diced. Approx. 60g)
  • 250 g cherry tomatoes (Halved. Approx. 1½ cups)
  • 1 cucumber (Finely diced. Approx. 1 cup or 120g)
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (Approx. 184g)
  • 1 lemon (Juiced. Approx. 3 tbsp or 42g juice)
  • ½ tbsp olive oil (Approx. 7g)
  • ¼ tsp salt (Approx. 1.5g)
  • 1 cup hummus (Approx. 240g)
  • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds (Approx. 40g)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Roast the cauliflower: Place cauliflower florets on one baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and salt. Toss to coat evenly. Roast for about 25 minutes until golden and tender.
  3. Roast the chickpeas: In a bowl, mix the drained and rinsed chickpeas with ½ tablespoon olive oil, onion powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and salt. Spread on the second baking sheet and roast for the last 15 minutes until crispy.
  4. Make the tabbouleh: In a large bowl, combine parsley, kale, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, cooked quinoa, lemon juice, ½ tablespoon olive oil, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Toss well to combine.
  5. Assemble the bowls: Divide the tabbouleh among bowls, top with roasted cauliflower, crispy chickpeas, a scoop of hummus, and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.

how to serve Chickpea, Cauliflower & Tabbouleh Nourish Bowl

Serve the bowls warm with extra lemon wedges on the side for a zesty kick. They are perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. This nutritious bowl can also be enjoyed cold if you want leftovers for the next day!

how to store Chickpea, Cauliflower & Tabbouleh Nourish Bowl

Store any leftover ingredients separately in airtight containers. The roasted cauliflower and chickpeas can be kept in the fridge for about 3 days, while the tabbouleh salad is best enjoyed fresh, preferably that day. If you have leftovers, it will still taste good for up to 2 days.

tips to make Chickpea, Cauliflower & Tabbouleh Nourish Bowl

  • Make sure to dry the chickpeas well after rinsing them for the crispiest result.
  • Feel free to customize the vegetables in the tabbouleh based on what you have available.
  • For an extra protein boost, include some feta cheese or add another type of legume such as black beans.

variation

You can swap out chickpeas for lentils, or try adding roasted sweet potatoes instead of cauliflower for a different flavor profile. Use quinoa or farro as your grain base depending on your preference!

FAQs

Can I make this recipe vegan? Yes, this recipe is naturally vegan as it doesn’t include any animal products. The hummus adds creaminess without dairy.

How can I adjust the spice levels? You can easily adjust the spices in the roasted vegetables and chickpeas. If you like a spicier kick, add some cayenne pepper or chili powder.

Can I freeze the leftovers? Yes, the roasted cauliflower and chickpeas can be frozen, but the tabbouleh and hummus are best fresh. Just store the veggies separately for up to 3 months.

Chickpea, Cauliflower & Tabbouleh Nourish Bowl

A colorful and nutritious nourish bowl featuring roasted cauliflower and chickpeas, fresh tabbouleh salad, and creamy hummus, perfect for busy weeknights or healthy lunches.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the roasted vegetables
  • 1 medium cauliflower (Broken into florets. Approx. 2½–3 lbs or 1.1–1.4kg total.)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (Approx. 28g)
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt (Approx. 3g)
  • 2 15 oz can chickpeas (Drained and rinsed. Approx. 800g total.)
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt (Approx. 3g)
For the tabbouleh salad
  • 1 cup parsley leaves (Roughly chopped. Approx. 25g)
  • cups kale leaves (Stems removed; roughly chopped. Approx. 45g)
  • ½ red onion (Finely diced. Approx. 60g)
  • 250 g cherry tomatoes (Halved. Approx. 1½ cups)
  • 1 cucumber (Finely diced. Approx. 1 cup or 120g)
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (Approx. 184g)
  • 1 lemon (Juiced. Approx. 3 tbsp or 42g juice)
  • ½ tbsp olive oil (Approx. 7g)
  • ¼ tsp salt (Approx. 1.5g)
For serving
  • 1 cup hummus (Approx. 240g)
  • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds (Approx. 40g)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Roast the cauliflower: Place cauliflower florets on one baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and salt. Toss to coat evenly. Roast for about 25 minutes until golden and tender.
  3. Roast the chickpeas: In a bowl, mix the drained and rinsed chickpeas with ½ tablespoon olive oil, onion powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and salt. Spread on the second baking sheet and roast for the last 15 minutes until crispy.
Assembly
  1. Make the tabbouleh: In a large bowl, combine parsley, kale, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, cooked quinoa, lemon juice, ½ tablespoon olive oil, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Toss well to combine.
  2. Assemble the bowls: Divide the tabbouleh among bowls, top with roasted cauliflower, crispy chickpeas, a scoop of hummus, and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.

Notes

Serve the bowls warm with extra lemon wedges on the side for a zesty kick. They are perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. This nutritious bowl can also be enjoyed cold if you want leftovers for the next day! Make sure to dry the chickpeas well after rinsing them for the crispiest result. Feel free to customize the vegetables in the tabbouleh based on what you have available. For an extra protein boost, include some feta cheese or add another type of legume such as black beans.

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