Smoky Freekeh with Roasted Vegetables & Herbed Tahini
A hearty and nutritious vegetarian bowl featuring smoky freekeh, colorful roasted vegetables, and a vibrant herbed tahini sauce. Perfect for a satisfying and balanced weeknight meal.
1395 calories
$4 per serving
$35 min
2 servings
vegetarian, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 120g cracked freekeh
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 200g cherry tomatoes
- 1 can (400g) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 45g tahini
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 15g fresh parsley
- 10g fresh mint
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1.Preheat your oven to 200°C. On a baking tray, toss the chopped bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and chickpeas with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 2.Roast the vegetables and chickpeas for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and lightly caramelized.
- 3.While the vegetables are roasting, cook the freekeh. In a medium saucepan, combine the freekeh with 300ml of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- 4.To make the sauce, combine the tahini, lemon juice, fresh parsley, fresh mint, garlic clove, a pinch of salt, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a blender. Blend until smooth, adding a few tablespoons of water as needed to reach a drizzlable consistency.
- 5.Fluff the cooked freekeh with a fork and divide it between two serving bowls.
- 6.Top the freekeh with the roasted vegetable and chickpea mixture. Drizzle generously with the herbed tahini sauce and garnish with sunflower seeds before serving.
Nutrition Information
59g
fat
163g
carbs
45g
fiber
45g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is packed with plant-based protein and fiber from freekeh and chickpeas, promoting satiety and digestive health. The array of vegetables provides essential vitamins and antioxidants, while the tahini sauce adds healthy fats and minerals like calcium.