Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz / 425g) chickpeas, drained and patted dry
- 1 head (1.5 lbs / 680g) cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp (5g) smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp (3g) garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp (3g) sea salt
- 1 cup (185g) dry quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups (480ml) vegetable broth
- 2 cups (60g) fresh baby spinach or shredded kale
- 1 cup (150g) cucumber, diced
- 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup (35g) red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) creamy tahini
- 2 tbsp (30ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup
- 1 tbsp (15ml) warm water
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a large sheet pan, toss the dried chickpeas and cauliflower florets with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
- Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the pan to ensure roasting instead of steaming.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until cauliflower edges are charred and chickpeas are slightly crisp.
- While the vegetables roast, combine quinoa and vegetable broth in a pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a small glass jar or whisk, combine tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, warm water, and minced garlic; whisk until smooth.
- Divide the cooked quinoa among 4 airtight meal prep containers.
- Layer in the fresh baby spinach, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Add the roasted cauliflower and chickpeas on top.
- Drizzle the tahini sauce over the top or store it in separate small containers to maintain crispness.