This Roasted Chickpea & Veggie Bowl recipe is a one-pan vegan wonder designed for easy cleanup and everyday convenience. Created by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, it's a healthy, budget-friendly meal that's quick to prep and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Oil-free option.
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This fiber-rich bowl keeps you full, supports healthy digestion, and helps curb overeating-yes, it even promotes regularity. Made with pantry staples and flexible enough for whatever veggies you've got on hand, it's as practical as it is nourishing. Think cauliflower, bell peppers, red onion, or butternut squash-just keep the total volume consistent.
Crispy, spiced chickpeas and deeply roasted vegetables come together on a single sheet pan, then get topped with a creamy, maple-sweet tahini dressing. The result? A cozy, flavor-packed plant-based bowl that's as fresh and satisfying as it is easy to make.
This recipe was inspired by my Roasted Tofu & Veggies with Dijon Dressing and Creamy Tahini Chickpeas & Veggies.
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- 👩🏼🌾 Ingredients & Nutrition
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- 📖 How to Make a Roasted Chickpea & Veggie Bowl
- 🎛️ How to Make Chickpeas More Crispy
- 🛢️ How to Roast Veggies Without Oil
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👩🏼🌾 Ingredients & Nutrition
Below are some notes about the ingredients from me, as an expert in nutrition.
- Chickpeas: Protein and fiber-rich, they balance this dish perfectly. They also add a delicious crunch. The trick for getting extra crispy chickpeas is to broil them for a few minutes after roasting.
- Brussels sprouts are tossed in olive oil before roasting, adding healthy fats to this dish. These fats aid in the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins in this cruciferous vegetable. For an oil-free option, you can substitute fresh lemon juice for the olive oil.
- Tahini is one of my most-used pantry items. Full of healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals- I add it to sauces, chilis, soups; you name it, for a creamy texture and delicious sesame flavor. Use a good-quality tahini for the best-tasting dressing.
See the printable recipe card below for quantities.
🥦 Substitutions
- Veggies - Substitute with cauliflower, bell peppers, red onion, zucchini, or butternut squash.
- Maple syrup - Use date syrup or blend soaked dates with the remaining dressing ingredients for a lower glycemic impact.
- Tahini- Substitute with a nut butter as desired.
- Chickpeas - Use cubed tofu instead.
- Dressing - Try one of my other healthy dressings to change things up.
For more healthy veggie bowls, visit my Veggie Bowl Recipes page.
📖 How to Make a Roasted Chickpea & Veggie Bowl
This is an overview. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Rub the chickpeas between a large kitchen towel to remove the skin. This step is optional, but it gets them crispier in the oven. Transfer the veggies to a large bowl and toss with olive oil or lemon juice. Add garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Place the veggies on a large non-stick baking sheet and spread them in a single layer. Roast for 15 minutes before tossing the vegetables. Cook for about 5 minutes more, or until the sweet potato is just tender.
- Slice the Brussels thinly so they get crispy in the oven. Roast until slightly charred.
- While the veggies are roasting, make the dressing. Mix the tahini, water, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup or date syrup, and fresh lemon juice in a medium bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Add the desired amount of dressing to the roasted veggies just before serving.
🎛️ How to Make Chickpeas More Crispy
- Pat the chickpeas dry with a clean towel before tossing them with spices.
- Remove the skins if you have time for that crunch.
- Change the oven setting to broil and roast the chickpeas for an additional 2 minutes.
🛢️ How to Roast Veggies Without Oil
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and promote even roasting.
- Toss veggies with lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, or low-sodium soy sauce for moisture and flavor.
- Spread everything in a single layer with space between pieces to encourage browning, not steaming.
- Roast at a high temperature (400-425°F) to help veggies caramelize naturally without oil.
- Flip halfway through roasting to get even browning on all sides.
- Add spices or dry herbs after tossing with liquid so they stick better and don't burn.
✔️ Expert Tips
- Cut veggies evenly: To ensure everything roasts at the same rate, keep your veggie pieces roughly the same size. Dense veggies like sweet potatoes should be diced smaller than tender ones like bell peppers.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Spread the veggies and chickpeas in a single layer with space between them. Use two pans if needed-crowding leads to steaming, not roasting.
- Add dressing just before serving: For maximum flavor and texture, drizzle the Maple Tahini Dressing right before eating so the chickpeas stay crisp and the veggies don't get soggy.
- Meal prep tip: Roast a double batch and store the components separately. Reheat the veggies and chickpeas in the oven or air fryer for best results, and add the dressing fresh each time.
- Storage: Refrigerate the dressing separately in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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🙋🏽♀️ Recipe FAQs
To add more protein, toss in some tofu, tempeh, or edamame before roasting, or top your bowl with crispy roasted lentils or slices of seitan chicken. Each option amps up the plant-based protein while blending seamlessly with the flavors of the maple tahini dressing.
Brussels sprouts are antioxidant powerhouses. They protect our cells from damage.
They're also high in fiber, which helps regulate blood sugar levels, supports digestive health, and helps feed the beneficial gut bacteria tied to positive mood, immunity, and anti-inflammation.
Cruciferous Brussels sprouts, as well as broccoli, contain sulforaphane, which is known for its anti-cancer effects. They are what make these veggies a bit smelly! Add a dash of mustard powder after roasting to increase sulforaphane.
Make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheet. Spread them in a single layer. You may need an additional sheet.
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Roasted Chickpea & Veggie Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts halved
- 1 medium-large sweet potato cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
- 15 ounces chickpeas canned, drained and rinsed
- Drizzle of olive oil or lemon juice or balsamic vinegar
- Dash of garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the dressing:
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ½ cup tahini
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons date syrup or maple syrup (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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EQUIPMENT
- Oven or air-fryer
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or use a non-stick sheet. Set aside.
- Season veggies: Transfer the broccoli, Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, and chickpeas to a medium bowl. Toss with just enough olive oil (or lemon juice) to give the vegetables a slick, glossy coating. Add the garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper and use your hands to rub the vegetables with the oil and seasonings.
- Roast: Transfer the vegetables to the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes before tossing the vegetables. Roast for about 5 minutes more, or until the sweet potato is just tender. Change the oven setting to broil and cook for about 2 minutes more, or until the Brussels sprouts are slightly charred. Transfer the roasted vegetables to a large bowl.
- Make dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk the Dijon mustard, tahini, water, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and lemon juice until combined. Adjust Dijon, maple syrup, and water to taste. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- For serving: Add the desired amount of dressing to the roasted vegetables and stir to coat.
Notes
- Cut veggies evenly: To ensure everything roasts at the same rate, keep your veggie pieces roughly the same size. Dense veggies like sweet potatoes should be diced smaller than tender ones like bell peppers.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan: Spread the veggies and chickpeas in a single layer with space between them. Use two pans if needed—crowding leads to steaming, not roasting.
- Add dressing just before serving: For maximum flavor and texture, drizzle the Maple Tahini Dressing right before eating so the chickpeas stay crisp and the veggies don’t get soggy.
- Use a good-quality tahini for the best-tasting dressing.
- Refrigerate any remaining dressing in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
This information is provided as a courtesy and is only an estimate. Nutritional values may vary depending on factors such as product types and brands used.
Corinne says
So - I just started a vegetarian lifestyle about 2 weeks ago. This recipe is the type that reinforces the fact that I'm more than ok not eating meat. It was outstanding, and the dressing really put it over the top! (And, at 72 yo, hoping this new diet will contribute to lowering my bp and cholesterol.) Will definitely be looking into your other recipes!
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
Hi! Welcome and thank you. These recipes should help improve your labs! I am glad you are enjoying them so far.
Jacqueline says
It was delicious 😋 especially the dressing 👍
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
So glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.
Jill B says
Can I use sesame tahini in the sauce?
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
Yes!
Cheryl says
This recipe was delicious!!! Thank you so much! I am trying to become a vegetarian.
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
Good luck on your journey. Thank you.
Cori says
So delicious and filling! I swapped the Dijon for stone ground mustard from a recommendation by you. Love this! I’ll make again!
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
Love stone ground. So happy you enjoyed it. Tank you for commenting.
Cori says
Can the Dijon be swapped for something else or left out?
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
I would substitute. Whole grain mustard?
SF says
This is SO good!! I made this with what I had so broccoli, butternut squash, bell pepper, and chickpeas. Added some fresh garlic to the pan as well. Delicious! The dressing is outstanding. This is going to become a regular dish for me!
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
So happy to hear! Great substitutions. Thank you.
Lemira says
Absolutely delicious! Even my skeptical daughter liked it and said “good job, mom.” My husband made tilapia for added protein and he raved that the dressing was great with the fish. I forgot brussel sprouts but had cauliflower. Still yummy! I left the components separate so everyone could build their own bowls. Definitely a keeper!
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
So happy to hear how much you enjoyed this bowl. Thank you.
Rick says
I am mostly a raw food vegan. eating mostly fruit and green vegetables but every so often I just crave cooked vegetables. This recipe hit the spot. Vegetables were delicious. The sauce was awesome and it was so easy. Thank you so much for the recipe.
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
So glad you gave this cooked one a try. Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed it.
Sara says
I’m in love with this dressing. Eating it on everything!
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
So happy to hear! Thank you.
Valerie says
Delicious! The chickpeas were crisped to perfection!
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
So happy to hear! Thank you.
KF says
What drew me to this recipe is that it was affordable and I had most everything on hand. The dish is also very customizable with how much you prepare, and to get an even broiling I did use two baking sheets. The dijon mustard used in the dressing recipe really compliments the slight bitter taste that brussel sprouts have and I have to give kudos to that alone.
We had it on its own, but this would easily go great on a bed of couscous or jasmine basmati rice. This would also pair perfect with steak.
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
So glad you. enjoyed it. Thank you.
Hansjoachim says
Hi Nisha,
I am water-fasting for a week and I use your wonderful recipes and pictures, videos to calm my system down. Saying to myself that I can enjoy all this in a few days again..
Best wishes for you for 2025 and thanks a lot for sharing and letting me participate on your skills and idears.
Hansjoachim (Germany)
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
Thank you for being here! Happy New Year! I was just in Germany!
Sally says
Excellent sheet pan meal with salmon or chicken for extra protein! I baked the salmon on the same sheet for the last 15 minutes. We halved the dressing recipe and it was more than enough.
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
So glad you enjoyed these veggies!
melly says
I’m trying to eat more vegetables! This was a wonderfully easy, delicious meal! I’m already excited for the leftovers. Thank you for sharing.
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
So so happy to hear! Thank you.
Laura says
Very tasty , nutritious and comforting . I recommend it to everyone, thank you Nisha for sharing your amazing recipe with us , much love .
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
Awww! Thank you so much for recommending my recipes. So glad you enjoyed it.
Marbella says
I want to try this recipe but I have a question about roasting with olive oil at 400 - doesn't this cause the oil to go rancid?
Thank you so much,
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
Olive oil actually holds up to higher temperatures than we once thought! Just not good for frying. You can use avocado oil if you prefer.
Robyn Fagen says
I don't love tahini wondering what I can use instead?
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
You might try one of these dressings instead: https://cookingforpeanuts.com/healthy-salad-dressings/
Ellen K Michel says
Yum....this is so good! When I took the sheet pans out of the oven, I sprinkled the hot vegetables with a little bit of kale cut into small ribbons, because we had some I wanted to be sure to use. Such a satisfying dish!
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
Such a great idea! Thank you for sharing.
Auntie Kim says
Do you think it would freeze ok? That way I can meal prep and not eat the same thing every day…
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
Hi. I do not think it would taste nearly as good after being frozen.
Rebecca says
I just made it!!! It was out of sight delicious!! So so good!! So easy! Thank you!
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it. Thank you.
Addie F says
Hi! The dressing is really watery. Is this normal?
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
No. Your tahini may be very thin. Use less water next time.