Chickpea Couscous Bowls with Tahini Sauce

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories, while ricotta is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while rice is typically cheaper.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often less expensive and provide similar protein.

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.

Add couscous to boiling water along with olive oil and kosher salt.

Let couscous sit for 5 minutes.

In a bowl, combine 1/3 cup tahini, 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.

Whisk the tahini sauce ingredients together.

Drizzle in 2 tablespoons water until a creamy consistency is reached.

Layer a bed of greens in a bowl.

Add the couscous on top of the greens.

Add chickpeas seasoned with olive oil and cumin.

Add diced cucumbers and cherry tomatoes on top.

Drizzle the lemon tahini sauce over the entire bowl.

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