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Lemon Sesame Couscous Bowl with Crispy Chickpeas

Middle Eastern-inspired flavors with creamy tahini, zesty lemon, crispy chickpeas, and fresh summer vegetables.

25 Min.

Preparation

1. Roast the chickpeas:
Drain, rinse and thoroughly dry the chickpeas. Toss with olive oil and salt. Air fry at 200°C for about 20 minutes or bake in the oven at 200°C for about 30 minutes until crispy. Turn occasionally. Let cool slightly.

2. Prepare the couscous:
Pour hot vegetable broth over the couscous according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and let cool completely.

3. Prepare the vegetables:
Dice cucumber and red bell pepper. Halve cherry tomatoes and olives. Finely chop parsley.

4. Make the tahini dressing:
Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, pressed garlic, mustard (optional), agave syrup, salt and pepper. Add 1–2 tablespoons of water if needed to reach a smooth, pourable consistency.

5. Assemble the salad:
Divide couscous into four bowls. Add vegetables and crispy chickpeas. Top with vegan feta if desired. Drizzle with tahini dressing and season to taste.

 

Nutritional Information (approx. per serving)

  • Calories: 480 kcal
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55 g
  • Fiber: 10 g

Ingredients:

(serves 4)

Crispy Chickpeas

  • 1 can chickpeas (rinsed & drained)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Couscous Salad

  • 125 g couscous
  • 1 cucumber
  • 250 g cherry tomatoes
  • 100 g pitted olives
  • ½ bunch parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper

Toppings (optional)

  • Vegan feta cheese

Tahini Dressing

  • 4 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed
  • 1 tsp mustard (optional)
  • 2 tsp agave syrup
  • Salt
  • Pepper
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