Oven-Roasted Mediterranean Chickpea Bowl with Tahini Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

A wholesome vegetarian bowl combining crispy oven-roasted chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini-lemon sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, olive oil, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 15 oz (1 can), drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 medium, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tbsp tahini
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 2-3 tbsp warm water
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. On a baking sheet, toss 15 oz drained and rinsed canned chickpeas with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 3/4 tsp salt until evenly coated. Spread chickpeas in a single layer.
2. Step 2: Roast chickpeas for 25-30 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through until they are golden and crispy.
3. Step 3: While chickpeas roast, combine 1 medium diced cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley in a large bowl.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp tahini, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 2-3 tbsp warm water until smooth and pourable.
5. Step 5: Add the roasted chickpeas to the vegetable mixture and drizzle with tahini dressing. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.