Meal Prep Moroccan Chickpea, Sweet Potato, and Cauliflower Bowls.
Meal Prep Moroccan Chickpea, Sweet Potato, and Cauliflower Bowls!!!
And try saying that ten times fast. Total tongue twister, but you know me, I had to get it all in there for you guys.
First things first here, happy Monday! Things have been very exciting over here with all this Olympic talk. Over the weekend they officially announced the US Olympic Snowboard Team after the last qualifier on Saturday. And while we already knew Red had his spot locked in, it was incredibly fun and amazing to watch him being announce as a US Olympic Snowboard Team member. I mean, pretty sure it was a pinch me moment for everyone in my family. And as if that wasn’t cool enough, one if his best friends confirmed his spot on the team as well. Kind of feels like I have two family members headed to Korea to compete and it’s the craziest thing. Could not be more exited for these kids.
Anyway, I’m also very excited for this week because it is jam packed. It’s weird that I love a good busy week? As mentioned in yesterday’s favorite’s post, I’m doubling up on work these days in order to prepare for two upcoming small work trips, and then it’s off for the big trip to Korea. It’s a lot of work, but I love having extra productive days. I’ll be finishing the week off in Aspen for X-Games, which should be pretty fun as well.
Since a lot of my days have been filled with what I call “computer” work, I wanted to share with you guys one of the meals I have been prepping on Sundays for busy nights when I just don’t have time to cook anything.
Say hello to the loaded Moroccan bowl.
And when I say loaded, I do mean loaded. This meal prep bowl is packed with couscous, spicy roasted chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and cauliflower. I served it up with a bright carrot and orange salad, some massaged lemon kale, and an avocado…because no “bowl” recipe is complete without an avocado. Obviously.
What I love most about this recipes, I mean aside from its major tastiness, is that it’s also super healthy, and super easy to prepare.
I’m talking one sheet pan and done kind of easy.
YESSS. I love a good sheet pan dinner, and this Moroccan one is quickly becoming a winter staple in my kitchen.
You’ll start by roasting the sweet potatoes and cauliflower. Then add some heavily seasoned chickpeas to the sheet pan and continue roasting until the chickpeas are crisp and the veggies are extra tender. To meal prep this, you’ll arrange everything in glass storage containers (these are my favorite) with some cooked couscous or quinoa and the carrot salad. Pop the containers in the fridge and you have easy lunches and dinners for the rest of the week. I like to add the avocado the day of for obvious reasons, but if you squeeze some lemon over your avocado and then wrap it in plastic wrap, or store in your glass containers, it should stay mostly green for a day or two.
Pretty simple and easy, right?
I’ve been loving prepping these for the week ahead, and have even been thinking about doing a meal prep series here on HBH. Is that something you guys might be into? Do you want more meal prep recipes, tips and tricks? Let me know and I’ll start plotting something out for you guys!
In the meantime, let’s all agree that these Moroccan bowls need to be in our lives this week. Like maybe dinner tonight?
Sounds like a pretty good plan to me…
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Meal Prep Moroccan Chickpea, Sweet Potato, and Cauliflower Bowls
By halfbakedharvest
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cauliflower bowls, meal prep, vegan meal
Simple, easy and delicious. Perfect for preparing ahead and lunches or dinners throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and pepper
- 2 14 ounce cans chickpeas, drained and patted dry
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- zest and juice from 1 lemon
- 1 small bunch kale, roughly torn
- 2 cups cooked couscous or quinoa
- shredded carrots, orange segments, pomegranate arils, and pistachios, for serving
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
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1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. On a large rimmed baking sheet, combine the sweet potatoes, cauliflower, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Toss well to evenly coat. Transfer to the oven and roast for 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, the chickpeas, garlic, ginger, smoked paprika, cumin, chipotle chili powder, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Toss well to evenly coat. Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and spoon the chickpeas around the veggies. Transfer to the oven and roast for 10-15 minutes or until the chickpeas are crisped.
4. In a medium bowl, massage the kale with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
5. To assemble, divide the couscous among bowls. Top with the roasted veggies and chickpeas. Add the kale, carrots, and orange. Sprinkle with pomegranates and pistachios. Keep in the fridge. Add the avocado before serving and drizzle with lemon juice.
Promise these bowls will brighten up your Monday.
PS. if you’re looking for other meal prep recipes, check out this Chicken Shawarma.
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Crockpot Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup.
These look amazing, and I would LOVE more meal prep recipes. I work from home too, and try to squeeze in as much as possible while the kids are at school. If I don’t have any leftovers from the night before my lunch will be some toast with butter and that’s not very fun. Congrats to your brother for the spot on the Olympic team! Must be so very exciting for the whole family 🙂
Thank you so much Anna! I hope you love these bowls, let me know how they go!
Yes! More Meal Prep Posts Please!!!
Thank you so much Hope!
Hi, can I use finely chopped chipotle from the can instead of chipotle powder? How much should I use?
HI! You can use, 1 chipotle chili pepper. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
Love the bright colors in the carrot and orange salad. Looks so refreshing! Also love those prep bowls. I am a clear glass fanatic. HA!!
I can only imagine how excited your family is for Red.
Thank you so much Charlotte! We are so excited and so proud!
Too fun! This looks so good and would be perfect this week for a meal prep. And I need to meal prep more this year for sure!
Thank you Jennifer! I hope you love this!
Looks great! The kale doesn’t get mushy with the dressing? Congrats to Red!
Nope, the kale doesn’t get mushy. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
Yes, i would love more meal prep recipes!
Thank you Heather!
I love everything about these healthy bowls!! Great combo of ingredients and flavors!
Thank you Deborah!
Thisted meal looks just delicious ? and so easy. I would love a prep series / more recipes + tips and tricks.
Thank you!
Just stumbled on what looks like a delicious meal. Right up my alley. I’ll be trying this recipe app . I have all the necessary ingredients..
I would lovre to get new ideas. Looking forward to more simplified meals, but tasty at the same time.
Thanks again, for Sharing.
Best to you and our Olympians. USA.USA..???
Thank you so much!!
It looks so fine and healthy what an advanced culture I always enjoyed Moroccan foods.thank you for recipe ?
I am so glad you like this! Thank you!
Hi Tieghan! Could you make this with chicken instead of chickpeas? I’m trying to get as much protein as possible in my meals. Thanks and looks lovely 🙂
Sure! Chicken will be great. I would use 1 pound. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
Omg, meal prep heaven! These pretty much have my name written all over them. Thanks as always for the inspo, Tieghan!
Thank you Tori! I am so glad you like this!
Sorry i m morocca and ther is nothing moroccan in that meal
HI, this is moroccan inspired. I used spices and ingredients used in Moroccan cooking. Thanks for the feedback.
Yes to more meal prep and menu planning! Love keeping things simple and delicious!
Thank you Hibou!!
Love the colors, flavors, everything about this!
Thank you Matt!
Wow! Great meal prep ideas.
Thank you Carla!
What a flavor packed bowl Tieghan! I’ve been trying to do more meal prepping for the week. I’ll need to add this one to my list.
Thank you Mary Ann! I hope you love this!
These look so healthy and full of flavor. Can’t wait to watch your IG stories from Korea! 🙂
Thank you Natasha!!
such a fun announcement! Love it! Celebrate we will. and get organized with meal prep. Haha bonus!
Thank you Lindsay!
where did you find the clear square dishes
Here can find them below. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
https://rstyle.me/n/cxbxyeb9wzf
Hello
Where did you find the clear square dishes
Meal Prep, more please!! I have found that is my life saver! Need all the ideas I can get, and I love your food!!
Thank you Billie!
Hey Tieghan,
I like these Moroccan meal prep bowls and think they would be lovely for busy weeks. 🙂
That’s wonderful that Red AND his friend are going to the Olympics, and I’m sure him having his friend (and family) there will mean a lot. Will you be in Korea on Valentines? Haha what do you have planned for the trip?
Also, I hope your finger is healing ok and not causing trouble while you prepare to travel. More meal prep recipes would be nice (including breakfasts). 🙂 Although, I’m not sure how to reheat these (haha I usually have my potatoes hot), but I guess they could be eaten cold? My mom usually brings a big batch of soup for her friends at work once a week, so I’ll have to pass along these meal prep recipes (I like the shawarma bowl too)! Maybe a Korean inspired bowl would be nice?
Either way, I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s post and hope you sleep well!
Hi Kristin! So glad you like these! It is so nice for him to have a friend there and us I think. I will be there over Valentine’s Day, but no biggie, it will be the best! I hope you love these so much, thank you!!
I love everything about this! Looks AMAZING!!
Thank you Gina!
WOW! I made this tonight and EVERY bite has so much flavor. I was skeptical of the orange because I’m very anti-orange in my salads, but the orange was awesome in this bowl. Nutritious, flavorful and it will last all week! Better yet, my boyfriend loves it, too, so it will become a regular for us. (P.S. I added some shredded chicken)
Sounds amazing Jess! I am so glad you liked this! Thank you!
Yum! What a fun, healthy meal!
Thanks Kari!
Such a wonderful recipe! I’m going to meal prep this for lunches this week!
Perfect! I hope you love these! Thanks Jennifer!
I cannot wait to make this! We love your recipes! I also work from home and it would be really nice to have more meal prep recipes like this that I can throw together for my family for lunches or dinners. So, yes PLEASE, more meal prep ideas!
I hope you love this! Thank you Amanda!
Definitely more meal prep recipes, please! This one sounds AMAZING – I can’t wait to try!
Thank you Lauren!
I will try it tonight. I like the simple recipes that are great for you.
Agreed! I hope you love this!
Made this tonight, and it was fantastic! Very light and the flavors were wonderful together!
Thank you Leslie!
These bowls look so delicious, such a great meal prep idea!
Thank you Laura!
I am loving these meal prep recipes for quick lunches and dinners for the week. This dish looks delicious! ?
Thank you so much Nicole!
Just had day one of this meal prep – so good! I didn’t have any chipotle chili powder, so I just regular chilli powder with some cayenne and that worked well too.
More meal prep please!
Thank you Cathy!
Hello!
This looks just DELICIOUS! But, I was wondering.. where did you buy these beautiful glass”bowls” ? I would love to know where I can buy these. So much better than the plastic containers.
Hugs from me in Norway! Hope you’ll have a great day! 🙂
HI! They are link in the post and then I added the link below as well. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! ?
https://rstyle.me/n/cxdr6xb9wzf
This looks awesome – another addition to my “to cook” list! Moroccan food is a favorite of mine.
And oh yeah – congrats to your brother Red!
Thank you so much Richard!
This looks yummy! I can’t wait to try. Do you reheat the potato/chickpea mix before eating? Or just eat it all cold?
You can eat it warm or cold, but I personally love to reheat it a little before eating. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
Really good, with beautiful colors and textures. Next time I’ll bake the garbanzos on a separate sheet so they can get crunchier and will cut the potatoes smaller so they can brown correspondingly with the cauliflower (I used purple cauliflower so it looked torched by the time the potatoes had browned…). I skipped the salad, using the massaged kale as a base under the quinoa, then topped with the vegetables, some chopped almonds and avocado and slivered green onions. Such a pretty dish and such great flavors. Thanks for sharing this recipe, Tieghan!
I am so glad you liked this Carissa and hope you love it even more next time! Thank you so much!
wow, this dish looks delicious, i also want to try it, thank you for sharing the way
I hope you love this!
This is such a great meal prep recipe! I have been making it every other week and rolling it up with naan bread, ITS SO GOOD
Love that! I am so glad you have been enjoying this Sydney! Thank you!
This was so delicious! I had to sub a few things around based on availability (no pomegranates in season, had bulgur on hand instead of couscous) but the results were outstanding. I can’t wait to try more of your recipes!
Thank you so much Carly! I am so glad you loved this!
YES. Please more meal prep stuff from you!! Your meal prep, as I can tell above, would be way less bland/boring compared to the typical meal prep recipes I find online. I would LOVE to see a half baked harvest meal prep series for some meal prep inspiration. Thank you!! I’m Moroccan btw, and this is wonderful.
Such a great idea! Thank you so much Eden! Also, I am so glad you like this recipe!
Yes, please start posting more such meal prep recipes. It’s very useful.
Thank you! I will try to post more meal prep!
Hi – curious, do you combine everything when you’re ready to eat? Or eat the cold salad and warm potatoes/chickpeas separate?
Hi! I like to combine everything in a bowl and enjoy warm. That said, this is good warm or room temp…I just love warm food! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Hi there! How do you prepare your couscous or quinoa for this? Any special spices or cooking liquid? Thanks so much–looks yummy!
HI there! I follow the directions on the bag of quinoa or couscous. I just use water! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
The chickpeas are SO GOOD!
Thank you Sara!! xTieghan
Do you have the macros for this (fat, protein, carbs)??
Hi Melissa! I am sorry, but I do not! I find it easiest to put the ingredients into a calorie tracking app! xTieghan
Would you happen to have the macro breakdown for this? Do you have this information somewhere for all your recipes?
Hi Mike! I do not have the macro breakdown for any of my recipes. I only provide the calories. I am sorry about this! I hope you still try and enjoy! xTieghan
Is there a Nutrition Facts on here that I am not finding or what are they if its not on the page?
Hi Heidi! Unfortunately, I do not have the nutrition facts for my recipes! I hope you love this if you try it! xTieghan