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
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1
batch
Easy Greek-Inspired Lemon Rice (or ~3 cups cooked white rice or quinoa)
The salad
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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)
-
⅓
cup
chopped kalamata olives (optional)
-
3
Tbsp
lemon juice
-
1
Tbsp
olive oil
-
¼
tsp
sea salt
The sauce
-
⅓
cup
tahini
-
2-3
Tbsp
lemon juice
-
⅛-¼
tsp
sea salt
-
¼
cup
water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the cubed eggplant on one side of the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt, and toss to coat.
- On the other side of the baking sheet, add the drained chickpeas, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt, and toss to coat.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the eggplant and chickpeas are golden brown and caramelized.
- Meanwhile, prepare the grain of choice (lemon rice, white rice, or quinoa).
- 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.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, sea salt, and water until smooth.
- 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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