Mediterranean Chickpea & Tomato Bowl

A flavorful Mediterranean-inspired bowl with spiced chickpeas, tomatoes, and a lemon-tahini dressing.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Chickpeas
• 1 cup Canned Diced Tomatoes
• 1/2 cup diced Cucumber
• 1/4 cup diced Red Onion
• 1/4 cup Kalamata Olives
• 2 tbsp chopped Fresh Parsley
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 2 tbsp Tahini
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 clove, minced Garlic
• 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine chickpeas, diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and kalamata olives.
2. In a small skillet, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn.
3. Add the sautéed garlic and the remaining olive oil to the chickpea mixture.
4. Stir in parsley and dried oregano.
5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, tahini, salt, and pepper.
6. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to combine.
7. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
8. Serve chilled.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Suitability: gluten-free,dairy-free,vegetarian,vegan

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Serving Size: 1

Meal Type: lunch