We all need easy lunch and dinner ideas, and these vegan Moroccan sweet potato bowls bowls with chickpeas, quinoa, and a killer ginger vinaigrette fits the bill. It’s surprisingly easy and lasts a couple of days.
I usually roast chickpeas to have in grain bowls but they can get a little chewy if they sit for a while, whereas this bowl is just as good on day two and three. Simple but delicious and really easy if you’re big on batch cooking like I am.
If you’re not already batch cooking, and you’re interesting in plant based eating, I can’t recommend it more. Start today! (Or on the weekend.) Having soaked/cooked legumes, rice, grains, some roasted veggies, and greens in the refrigerator and freezer make a world of difference when you’re in a bind.
Ingredients
- Sweet Potato: one or two, depending on size. Remove any soft spots before roasting.
- Quinoa: cooked in well-salted water. If using refrigerated cooked quinoa, you may want to heat it slightly before adding.
- Chickpeas: as mentioned below, home cooked chickpeas are going to taste a lot better.
- Greens: rucola (arugula/rocket) as pictured, or whatever you like best.
- Vinaigrette: olive oil, lemon or orange, and ginger.
- Pomegranate: this is optional but highly recommended.
Notes and Substitutions
Sub pumpkin for the sweet potato if you prefer. Rice or grains can be used in place of quinoa.
If you can, cook the chickpeas yourself for this recipe. They aren’t roasted or otherwise altered to improve the taste, and canned chickpeas can taste rather tinny. For a quick fix, rinse canned chickpeas, then soak in new water for an hour and rinse again before using.
Spinach and baby kale or chard are good substitutions for the rucola.
If you don’t have pomegranate on hand, use raisins or dried cranberries instead.
More Bowl Food
Autumn Nourish Bowl
Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potato Lentil Bowl
Summer Harvest Burrito Bowl
Roasted Cauliflower Grain Bowls
More Sweet Potato Recipes
Sweet Potato Flatbread
Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili
Sweet Potato Latkes
Harissa Sweet Potato Tacos
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Moroccan Chickpea, Quinoa, and Sweet Potato Bowls
Ingredients
- 90 grams dry quinoa*
- 2 small sweet potatoes
- 150 grams cooked chickpeas
- 30 grams arugula or other hardy greens
- Small handful pomegranate seeds
Citrus Ginger Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of an orange OR lemon ~3 tablespoons
- Zest of an orange OR lemon
- ½ teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon harissa optional
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Place the quinoa in a saucepan with 250 ml (1 cup) of salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce and simmer for 10-15 minutes, covered, or until the water has been absorbed.90 grams dry quinoa*
- Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise and roast cut-side down at 200°C (400°F) for 25-30 minutes, or until soft and browned. Cook a few extra while you're at it if you have them.2 small sweet potatoes
- To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked quinoa, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and arugula between two bowls. Top with the orange ginger vinaigrette and pomegranate.90 grams dry quinoa*, 2 small sweet potatoes, 150 grams cooked chickpeas, 30 grams arugula or other hardy greens, Small handful pomegranate seeds
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in sealed containers for up to three days.
Orange Ginger Vinaigrette
- Add the olive oil, orange juice, orange zest, ginger, harissa, salt, and pepper into a jar or bowl and mix until fully combined. Any leftover vinaigrette will keep in the refrigerator for up to three days.3 tablespoons olive oil, Juice of an orange OR lemon, Zest of an orange OR lemon, 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger, 1/2 teaspoon harissa, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Notes
* For American cup measurements, please click the pink link text above the ingredient list that says ‘American’.
Nutrition
Nutrition is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate. If this information is important to you, please have it verified independently.
Clive says
Really great dish, super tasty and easy to make. Easily 5 stars.
Added an avocado which worked well.
Unknown says
Just started following you and saw this recipe and looks awesome! I'm not vegan or vegetarian but trying to change slowly.Can't wait to try this and your other recipes. 🙂
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