Grain Bowl with Chickpeas & Cauliflower

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup small cauliflower florets

  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon salt, divided

  • 3 tablespoons hot tap water

  • 2 tablespoons tahini

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon za'atar

  • 1 ½ cups baby kale

  • ½ cup cooked quinoa

  • ½ cup canned chickpeas, rinsed

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

  2. Toss cauliflower with oil, cumin and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Transfer to a small baking dish; roast until the cauliflower is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, whisk water, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, za'atar and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.

  4. Place kale in the bottom of a shallow serving bowl. Top with cauliflower, quinoa and chickpeas; drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the dressing (save the rest for another use).