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Easy Mediterranean-Inspired Nourish Bowls

URL: https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-mediterranean-inspired-nourish-bowls/

Ingredients

The roasted components

  • 1 medium eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 ½ Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp sea salt

The grains

  • 1 batch Easy Greek-Inspired Lemon Rice (or ~3 cups cooked white rice or quinoa)

The salad

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 medium cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch squares
  • ½ cup chopped parsley (optional)
  • cup chopped kalamata olives (optional)
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp sea salt

The sauce

  • cup tahini
  • 2-3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • ⅛-¼ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the cubed eggplant on one side of the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt, and toss to coat.
  3. On the other side of the baking sheet, add the drained chickpeas, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt, and toss to coat.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the eggplant and chickpeas are golden brown and caramelized.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare the grain of choice (lemon rice, white rice, or quinoa).
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the salad ingredients: cherry tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, parsley, kalamata olives, lemon juice, olive oil, and sea salt. Stir to combine.
  7. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, sea salt, and water until smooth.
  8. Assemble the bowls by dividing the rice, eggplant, chickpeas, and salad among serving bowls, and drizzle with tahini sauce.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
527
Total fat
26.3g
Total carbohydrates
66.4g
Total protein
12.3g
Sodium
885mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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