NutritionSortLoading...
Loading...

1 can chickpeas ((15 oz / 400 g can) rinsed and drained)

1 medium eggplant (diced)

1 medium sweet potato (peeled and diced)

1 onion (sliced)

½ lemon

⅓ cup parsley (chopped)

1½ cups cooked quinoa (or more to taste)

¼ cup crumbled feta (+ Greek yogurt to serve)

4 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)

1 clove garlic (optional - grated)

3 teaspoons paprika (smoked or sweet)

2 teaspoons coriander (ground)

1 teaspoon cumin (ground)

½ teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt (+ black pepper to taste)

Select allAdd

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). If using pre-cooked quinoa or another pre-cooked grain, set it aside. If not, start cooking it now according to the package instructions. Make the Shawarma Mix: In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 clove garlic (grated), 3 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons coriander, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper.

2. Roast the Vegetables: Add 1 can chickpeas (rinsed), 1 medium eggplant (diced), 1 medium sweet potato (diced), and 1 onion (sliced) to a large baking sheet. Pour the shawarma mix over the top. Toss well so everything is coated.Spread the vegetables into a single layer. Roast for 30 minutes until soft and lightly browned.

3. Add the quinoa: Add 1½ cups cooked quinoa to the hot baking sheet. Squeeze over the juice of ½ lemon then add ⅓ cup parsley and ¼ cup crumbled feta. Gently toss to mix everything together.

4. Serve: Spoon into bowls. Top with a dollop of Greek yogurt or tzatziki. Serve warm.

Substitutions

SortLoading...
Loading...

Chickpeas → Cooked dried chickpeas, white beans, or canned lentils

Eggplant → Zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers

Sweet potato → Carrots, butternut squash, regular potatoes

Onion → Yellow onion, red onion, shallots

Extra virgin olive oil → Avocado oil, grapeseed oil, other neutral oils

Lemon → Lime juice, red wine vinegar

Garlic → Garlic powder, or skip for a lighter dinner

Shawarma spices → Mild curry powder, ras el hanout

Quinoa → Brown rice, farro, couscous

Greek yogurt → Low-fat Greek yogurt, Skyr, dairy-free yogurt, hummus, tzatziki, baba ganoush

Select allAdd