chickpeas couscous sauce tahini vegan za'atar

Za’atar Couscous Bowls (Vegan)

Name: Za’atar Couscous Bowls (Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Arabic
Ingredients: 8 ounces couscous; 2 tbsp RawSpiceBar Za’atar Blend; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cucumber, diced; 1 avocado, diced; 2 tbsp RawSpiceBar Za’atar Blend; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp honey or maple syrup; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 lemon, sliced into wedges for serving; 1/2 cup tahini; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Salt and pepper to taste; 2-4 tbsp water

Jul 20, 2021

Serves: 4

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 0 minutes

Za’atar couscous

8 ounces couscous

2 tbsp RawSpiceBar Za’atar Blend

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

Za’atar chickpeas

2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cucumber, diced

1 avocado, diced

2 tbsp RawSpiceBar Za’atar Blend

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 tsp honey or maple syrup

one-half tsp salt

1 lemon, sliced into wedges for serving

Tahini sauce

one-half cup tahini

1 lemon, juiced

2 garlic cloves, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

2-4 tbsp water

In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. In a medium heat-proof bowl, combine the couscous, za’atar, and salt. Pour the boiling water over the couscous, cover and let sit for 5-10 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the couscous is tender. Fluff with a fork and season to taste with salt and pepper.
In a medium bowl, toss together the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, za’atar, olive oil, vinegar, honey, and salt.
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add water, 1 tbsp at a time, to reach your desired consistency. It should be pourable and smooth.
To serve, divide the couscous between bowls. Top with chickpeas and tahini sauce. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.