Roasted Chickpea and Hummus Mediterranean Bowl

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A hearty and colorful bowl featuring crispy roasted chickpeas, creamy hummus, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a wholesome vegetarian meal. This Mediterranean recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, olive oil, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 3 Mediterranean cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat dry 1 can (15 oz) drained chickpeas with paper towels. Toss chickpeas with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Spread chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 25-30 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until chickpeas are golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: In serving bowls, spoon 1 1/2 cups cooked couscous or bulgur as a base.
  4. Step 4: Add 1/2 cup hummus in one section of each bowl, then top with 1 cup chopped cucumber, 1 cup diced tomato, and 1/4 cup sliced red onion.
  5. Step 5: Scatter the roasted chickpeas over the bowls and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley on top.
  6. Step 6: Squeeze juice from 1 lemon wedge over each bowl for brightness and serve immediately.

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