hummus bowl
This delightful Hummus Bowl is a nutritious and vibrant meal packed with flavors and textures. It's perfect for lunch or dinner and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 fork or spoon
- 4 serving bowls
- 1 cutting board
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas or one 15 oz can, drained and rinsed.
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced.
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- to taste none Salt
- to taste none Pepper
- 4 servings cooked quinoa or brown rice (about 2 cups).
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved.
- 1 cup cucumber diced.
- 1 1 red bell pepper diced.
- 1 count avocado sliced.
- 1 cup mixed greens (e.g. spinach, arugula).
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish).
- to taste none Paprika (for garnish).
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Using a fork or spoon, mash the chickpea mixture until smooth and creamy. If it's too thick, add a little water until you reach the desired consistency.
- Prepare your serving bowls by placing a generous scoop of quinoa or brown rice at the bottom of each bowl.
- Spread a layer of the creamy hummus over the quinoa or rice.
- Arrange the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, avocado, and mixed greens artfully around the bowl.
- Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the top and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and a sprinkle of paprika.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to add other toppings like olives, feta cheese, or toasted seeds for extra flavor and texture.
This recipe is also great for meal prep. You can prepare the hummus and toppings ahead of time and assemble the bowls when you're ready to eat.