Spiced Chickpea and Quinoa Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

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A hearty, plant-based bowl with spiced chickpeas, fluffy quinoa, and roasted sweet potatoes for a satisfying, nutrient-packed meal. This vegetarian recipe (vegan-friendly), ready in about 65 minutes, pairs quinoa, sweet potatoes, chickpeas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 4, 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: 25 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Global cuisine 360 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
1 (1.5 lbs, cubed) sweet potatoes
1 can (15 oz, drained and rinsed) chickpeas
1 tbsp olive oil
0.5 tsp cumin
0.25 tsp turmeric
1 (minced) garlic cloves
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 pint (halved) cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup (chopped) fresh cilantro
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and golden.
Step 2: In a separate pot, cook quinoa according to package instructions, using 1.5 cups water and a pinch of salt. Fluff with a fork.
Step 3: In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 minced garlic clove and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in chickpeas, 0.5 tsp cumin, 0.25 tsp turmeric, and 0.5 tsp salt. Cook for 5 minutes until chickpeas are heated through.
Step 4: Combine quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, and chickpeas in a bowl. Toss with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and additional black pepper to taste. Serve with halved cherry tomatoes on top.