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Lemon-Tahini Grain Bowl

A template grain bowl that works every single time; roasted chickpeas add crunch and protein, and lemon-tahini dressing ties everything together.

10 min prep · 20 min cook · 30 min in total · serves 2

What you need

  • 150g farro or quinoa, cooked
  • 1 can chickpeas, roasted crispy
  • 100g spinach or arugula
  • ½ cucumber, diced
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Olive oil, water, salt

What to do

  1. 1Roast chickpeas with oil, cumin, and salt at 200°C / 400°F for 20 min.
  2. 2Whisk tahini, lemon, garlic, oil, and water into dressing.
  3. 3Assemble bowls: grains, greens, cucumber, chickpeas.
  4. 4Drizzle dressing generously.

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