Harissa-Spiced Cauliflower & Chickpea Quinoa Bowls with Lemon-Tahini Drizzle

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Quinoa
• 1 cup Water
• 1 small head Cauliflower
• 1 15-ounce can Chickpeas
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon Harissa Paste
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
• 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley
• 2 tablespoons Tahini
• 1.5 tablespoons Lemon Juice
• 1 tablespoon Cold Water
• 1 Garlic Clove

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water. Combine quinoa and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
3. In a large bowl, combine cauliflower florets and drained chickpeas. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, harissa paste, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
4. Spread the seasoned cauliflower and chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until cauliflower is tender-crisp and chickpeas are slightly browned and crispy.
5. While the vegetables are roasting, prepare the lemon-tahini drizzle. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic (if using), 1 tablespoon cold water, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it reaches a pourable consistency.
6. Once the cauliflower and chickpeas are roasted, add the halved cherry tomatoes to the baking sheet and toss gently with the hot vegetables. The residual heat will slightly soften and burst the tomatoes.
7. To assemble, divide the fluffy quinoa into two bowls. Top with the roasted harissa vegetables and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle generously with the lemon-tahini dressing and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

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