Ingredients:

  • & Black Pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, toss the dry chickpeas with 1 Tbsp olive oil, harissa, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread onto the baking sheet.
  2. Roast chickpeas for 25–30 minutes, shaking the tray halfway through, until slightly crispy and caramelized.
  3. While chickpeas roast, combine rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth/water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  4. Make the Lemon-Tahini Drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, maple syrup, and salt. Slowly whisk in cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dressing is smooth and pourable.
  5. Assemble Bowls: Divide the warm, fluffed quinoa among four bowls. Layer the spinach/greens around the edges.
  6. Top each bowl with the roasted harissa chickpeas, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and sliced avocado (if using). Drizzle generously with the lemon-tahini dressing and finish with chopped fresh parsley.