Description
A delicious and nutritious vegan Mediterranean roasted bowl featuring crispy chickpeas, caramelized vegetables, and aromatic herbs that creates a satisfying plant-based meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 cup mixed colors bell peppers
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup
- Prep Vegetables: Chop zucchini, bell peppers, red onion into uniform bite-sized pieces. Halve cherry tomatoes for faster cooking
- Season and Mix: Combine all vegetables with drained chickpeas in mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle seasonings evenly
- Arrange for Roasting: Spread mixture in single layer on prepared baking sheet, ensuring pieces don’t overlap for proper browning
- Roast and Stir: Roast 25-30 minutes until golden brown and tender, stirring halfway through for even caramelization
- Finish and Serve: Remove from oven and immediately squeeze fresh lemon juice over hot vegetables for bright finishing flavor
Notes
- Pat chickpeas completely dry with paper towels before seasoning to achieve maximum crispiness during roasting
- Cut all vegetables to similar sizes ensuring even cooking times and preventing some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked
- Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet as this creates steam instead of the desired caramelization and crispy edges
- Add delicate herbs like fresh basil or parsley after roasting to preserve their bright color and fresh flavor
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan mediterranean roasted bowl, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, plant-based protein, healthy meal prep, mediterranean cuisine