Chickpea Pasta Bowl with Vegetables (Printable Version)

Fiber-rich chickpea pasta paired with caramelized roasted vegetables and velvety tahini dressing for a satisfying Mediterranean-inspired bowl.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz chickpea pasta

→ Roasted Vegetables

02 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
04 - 1 small red onion, sliced
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Tahini Sauce

10 - 1/4 cup tahini
11 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
12 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave
13 - 2 tablespoons warm water, plus more as needed
14 - 1 garlic clove, minced
15 - Salt to taste

→ Garnish

16 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
17 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, optional

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine diced zucchini, chopped bell pepper, sliced red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
02 - Spread vegetable mixture evenly on prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, until vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
03 - While vegetables roast, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook chickpea pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, warm water, minced garlic, and salt until smooth and creamy. Add additional water as needed to reach a pourable consistency.
05 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta and roasted vegetables. Drizzle with tahini sauce and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
06 - Divide pasta mixture between serving bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and creamy but keeps you satisfied for hours thanks to the fiber and plant protein.
  • Everything comes together in under 45 minutes, which means weeknight dinners feel less like a chore and more like treating yourself.
  • The tahini sauce is so good you'll find yourself drizzling it on everything else you cook.
02 -
  • If your tahini sauce breaks or becomes grainy, don't panic—just add water very slowly while whisking, which will bring it back together and make it silky again.
  • Chickpea pasta is denser than regular pasta, so even if the package says 8 minutes, taste it at 7 because it continues cooking slightly after you drain it.
03 -
  • Make the tahini sauce the night before and store it in an airtight container—it actually tastes better the next day once all the flavors have settled.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for about 2 minutes before using them; they'll smell incredible and taste nuttier than anything store-bought.
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