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Vegetables and Chickpeas with Garlic Tahini Yogurt Sauce

Savory Vegetables and Chickpeas with Garlic Tahini Yogurt Sauce

A quick and easy dish featuring roasted vegetables and chickpeas, topped with a creamy garlic tahini yogurt sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Roasted Vegetables
  • 1 can (15 ounces) Chickpeas Rinsed and drained
  • 2 medium Zucchini Chopped
  • 1 medium Red Onion Chopped
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste
Garlic Tahini Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Whole-Milk or 2% Plain Greek Yogurt Use dairy-free for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons Tahini
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Substitute with maple syrup for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons Lime or Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 pinch Salt To taste
Garnish
  • 1 cup Fresh Herbs Cilantro, Basil, Mint
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • 4 pieces Warm Pita Bread Or gluten-free tortillas

Equipment

  • large baking pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a large baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas, chopped zucchini, red onion, and red bell pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes to create the sesame sauce.
  4. Pour the sesame sauce over the vegetable and chickpea mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly across the prepared baking pan and roast for 35 to 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, prepare the garlic tahini yogurt sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, tahini, lime or lemon juice, and grated garlic in a medium bowl. Season with salt.
  7. Once the vegetables are roasted, cool slightly and serve on a platter with the garlic tahini yogurt sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, ensure all vegetables and chickpeas are evenly coated in the sesame sauce before roasting. Stir regularly for optimal flavor and texture.

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