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Roasted Vegetables and Chickpeas (Easy Bowl!)

This ultra-satisfying roasted veggie bowl is paired with fluffy rice and creamy tahini sauce. Customizable with your favorite veggies or whatever's in season!
Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
Servings: 3 medium bowls

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion
  • 1 large carrot
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 medium gold potato
  • 15 oz. can chickpeas
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

For the Tahini Maple Dijon sauce:

  • 2 Tbsp. tahini
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. water (more or less)
  • 1/8 tsp. salt

For serving:

  • Cooked rice, quinoa, farro, couscous, etc.

Instructions

  • Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper (or Silpat).
  • Prepare the vegetables: Chop the onion into bite-sized pieces. Slice the carrot. Chop the broccoli and cauliflower into small florets. Dice the potato. Place on the lined sheet pan.
  • Add chickpeas: Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Add to the veggie pan. Then sprinkle on the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Lightly toss to combine.
  • Roast: Place in the oven and roast for about 40-45 minutes or until desired tenderness, stirring halfway through.
  • Make the tahini sauce: Add all sauce ingredients to a small bowl. (Start with a half tablespoon of water, and add more until desired thickness is achieved.) Whisk for about 15 seconds until fully incorporated and creamy.
  • Assemble your bowl: When the veggies are done roasting, scoop your cooked grain of choice into a bowl. Then add the vegetable and chickpea mixture. Drizzle with tahini sauce.

Notes

Customizing: Swap in your own favorite veggies like mushrooms, sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, butternut squash, zucchini, etc.
Adding oil: If you include oil in your diet, you can toss the veggies & chickpeas with 1 Tbsp. good quality extra-virgin olive oil before roasting.
Yield: Recipe makes about 5 heaping cups of the vegetable and chickpea mixture after roasting.
Estimated nutritional content: This is calculated with the tahini sauce, but without the grain for serving.
Recipe originally published September 2014. Updated August 2025. Adapted from Better Homes & Gardens.

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Calories: 315 kcal | Carbohydrates: 50 g | Protein: 14 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Potassium: 1048 mg | Fiber: 13 g | Sugar: 10 g | Vitamin A: 3821 IU | Vitamin C: 105 mg | Calcium: 152 mg | Iron: 4 mg
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