Description
Make a flavorful, complete vegan meal with this simple sheet pan recipe featuring chickpeas seasoned like shawarma, baked alongside vegetables for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
- Pita bread, for serving
- Tahini sauce, for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper to create the shawarma spice blend.
- Sprinkle the spice blend over the chickpeas and toss well to coat evenly.
- Spread the seasoned chickpeas onto one half of the prepared baking sheet.
- Toss the red onion, bell pepper, and broccoli florets with any remaining oil or spices on the sheet, arranging them on the other half of the baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring the chickpeas and vegetables halfway through, until the chickpeas are slightly crispy and the vegetables are tender.
- Remove from the oven. Serve the chickpea shawarma and roasted vegetables immediately inside warm pita bread, topped with tahini sauce and fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra crispy chickpeas, pat them very dry with a paper towel before tossing with oil and spices.
- If you do not have fresh lemon juice, use 1 teaspoon of white vinegar in its place.
- If you lack specific spices, increase the amount of cumin and coriander to maintain the primary flavor base.
- If you prefer a softer texture, reduce the baking time by 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of bake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 14
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 0