Chickpea Shawarma Bowl

By Rab Nawaz·Updated July 2026
Chickpea Shawarma Bowl is an easy, healthy recipe with 17g of protein and 450 calories per serving, ready in about 30 minutes. Below are the ingredients, step-by-step method, full macros and a meal-prep tip.
Chickpea Shawarma Bowl
Calories450 kcal
Protein17 g
Carbs60 g
Fat16 g
Time30 min
Makes4
veganvegetariandairy-freemeal-prep

Ingredients

Macros above are per serving.

Method

  1. Heat oven to 425F (220C). Toss chickpeas with olive oil, shawarma spice and cumin and roast 22-25 min until crisp.
  2. Whisk tahini, lemon juice and 3-4 tbsp water into a drizzling sauce.
  3. Divide couscous, tomatoes and cucumber into 4 bowls.
  4. Top with roasted chickpeas and tahini sauce.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories450 kcal
Protein17 g
Carbs60 g
Fat16 g

Meal-prep tip

🥡 Fully plant-based; store components 4 days and roast chickpeas fresh or re-crisp in an air fryer so they do not go soft.

Frequently asked questions

How much protein is in Chickpea Shawarma Bowl?

Chickpea Shawarma Bowl has 17g of protein, 450 calories, 60g carbs and 16g fat per serving.

How long does Chickpea Shawarma Bowl take to make?

About 30 minutes, and it makes 4 servings.

Can I meal prep Chickpea Shawarma Bowl?

Fully plant-based; store components 4 days and roast chickpeas fresh or re-crisp in an air fryer so they do not go soft.

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