Photography Credit: Sabrina Modelle

While I love all the various flavors and spices found in Mediterranean food, one of the things I find that like most about this cuisine is the way textures, colors, and even temperatures are often combined a single dish.

I’ve made these vegan and gluten-free bowls in this same spirit. They showcase some of my favorite Mediterranean ingredients all in one bowl, like spiced chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, and tahini, as well as an awesome mix of hot and cold, crisp and creamy!

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One of my favorite parts of this dish is really the bright and creamy tahini sauce. We make this sauce on a regular basis at my house. It’s great drizzled on fresh greens, roasted veggies, or baked sweet potatoes, too!

Once you get the hang of the dressing, you might find yourself craving it often. If so, try mixing it up with different spices. (I particularly love it with turmeric, which makes the dressing extra-tasty and turns it a beautiful shade of gold!)

If you’re into batch cooking or need some easy make-ahead meals for later in the week, I highly recommend prepping the ingredients for these bowls at the beginning of the week. You can bask in the glory of beautiful and vibrant packed lunches at the office all week long!