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A grain bowl of fluffy couscous topped with golden za'atar-spiced chickpeas, shaved cucumber ribbons, cherry tomatoes, pink pickled turnip, and a creamy tahini drizzle.. Professional food photography, overhead 3/4 angle shot, warm natural window lighting from the left, shallow depth of field with soft bokeh background, light natural wood table surface, minimal props, hyper-realistic, 8K resolution, shot on 85mm lens at f/2.8 aperture, food magazine editorial style, vibrant but natural colors, no text or watermarks.

Middle Eastern Grain Bowl with Za'atar Chickpeas

Warm couscous topped with za'atar-roasted chickpeas, shaved cucumber, pickled turnip, cherry tomatoes, and a lemon-tahini drizzle.

25 min

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups Couscous
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) Chickpeas
  • 2 tbsp Za'atar Spice Blend
  • 1 whole English Cucumber
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • ½ cup Pickled Turnip
  • 3 tbsp Tahini
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss chickpeas with olive oil and za'atar. Spread on a sheet pan. Roast 22 minutes until crispy.
  2. Prepare couscous according to package directions. Fluff with a fork.
  3. Make the tahini sauce: whisk tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and 3 tbsp water until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
  4. Divide couscous among bowls. Top with za'atar chickpeas, cucumber ribbons, cherry tomatoes, and pickled turnip.
  5. Drizzle with tahini sauce and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories490 kcal
Protein18g
Carbs65g
Fat20g
Fiber10g
Sodium600mg
Sugar4g
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