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Quinoa and Black Bean Burritos

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Quinoa Black Bean Burritos are a scrumptious family dinner!  Packed with protein and fiber, but also cheese, tomato, cilantro, and sour cream!  The vegetarian 'meat' is taco-seasoned quinoa, black beans, and cauliflower.

Quinoa and Black Bean Burritos are a scrumptious eat-with-your-hands family dinner!  They are packed with protein and fiber, but also ooey-gooey cheese, tomato, cilantro, and sour cream!  The ‘meat’ in this recipe is a flavorful taco-seasoned quinoa, black bean, and cauliflower filling.  I mean, could it get any healthier!?  But yet, it tastes like a burrito, it looks like a burrito, and it oozes like a burrito!

These Quinoa Black Bean Burritos are also such an easy Meal Prep idea because you can prep them entirely ahead and wrap them individually in foil.  Then toss them into the oven to warm through and enjoy! 

And….they are a great way to use ingredients from your pantry!  

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Quinoa Black Bean Burritos cut in half and standing face up on counter. Packed with protein and fiber, but also cheese, tomato, cilantro, and sour cream!  The vegetarian 'meat' is taco-seasoned quinoa, black beans, and cauliflower.

Protein and Fiber! 

We all know that protein and fiber are important, but do you know if you’re getting enough each day?  It’s recommended that Women get at least 25g of Fiber and 46 grams of Protein per day (for the average sedentary woman).

I try to keep my carb intake down, so I generally eat a high protein diet.  However, when I checked my daily fiber intake, I was only at about 15g and was really surprised!!  Track your Fiber for a day or two and see how you stack up. 

1 cup of cooked quinoa has 8g of protein and 5g of fiber.  Black Beans have a whopping 15g of protein and 15g of Fiber in 1 cup!  Both are a great source of healthy protein and fiber!

Other Black Bean and Quinoa Recipes I love:

Quinoa Black Bean Burritos cut in half and stacked on plate. Packed with protein and fiber, but also cheese, tomato, cilantro, and sour cream!  The vegetarian 'meat' is taco-seasoned quinoa, black beans, and cauliflower.

Quick note!  This post contains affiliate links, which means I earn a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase from them.  This commission is what helps me keep this blog afloat :).  But, I also share these links because I have used the products, genuinely love them, and want you to know exactly what I used. 

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Nothing special for this one! Just a small-medium pot with lid for the quinoa. You also need a large skillet/frying pan for making the filling. I use my absolute favorite 12″ Ceramic Pan, which is great because food really does slide right off with minimal oil and I don’t have to worry about food sticking and burning.  It comes with a glass lid, which is perfect for watching your dinner cook!

PREP-AHEAD STEPS FOR YOUR QUINOA & BLACK BEAN BURRITOS

We are all extremely busy and making dinner during the week can be overwhelming. Here are the steps you prepare in the day(s) in advance and store in the fridge as your meal Kit… (See the recipe below for more details)

Quinoa

I love quinoa in this recipe because it just perfectly melds with the other ingredients and absorbs the taco seasoning.  It’s also a superfood that’s much healthier than using rice.  That said, you could certainly swap the quinoa for rice if you prefer.  

Start by rinsing the quinoa thoroughly in a strainer, then adding it to the water with the salt. Bring the water to a simmer, then turn it down to the lowest setting and cover. Cook covered for 20 minutes. Then turn off the heat, but leave the cover on for another 5 minutes.

Prep the rest of the ingredients

I love adding cauliflower to this recipe because the flavor completely transforms and for these 3 reasons:

  1. It is your main vegetable and makes this a balanced meal.  That means it brings the vitamins and nutrients that you would not be getting from the other ingredients.
  2. It balances out the calories and carbs from the quinoa and black beans.  Without the cauliflower, you would need to add more quinoa and beans.
  3. It provides the ‘meaty’ texture that we usually have in a burrito from the beef.  

You can leave the cauliflower out if you want, but you will have less filling and therefore, less burritos.  You will want to add another 1/2 can of beans and another 2 cups of quinoa for 10 burritos.

Cut the cauliflower florets into small pieces.  You want these to blend into the filling not be too big in the burrito.  

Cauliflower florets in hand for Quinoa Black Bean Burritos. Packed with protein and fiber, but also cheese, tomato, cilantro, and sour cream!  The vegetarian 'meat' is taco-seasoned quinoa, black beans, and cauliflower.

Shred the cheese.  Dice the tomato.

COOK & ASSEMBLE YOUR QUINOA & BLACK BEAN BURRITOS

To a preheated large pan/skillet, add the oil and then the cauliflower florets. Cook for 5 minutes until they are browned.

Drain the black beans of any excess liquid and add them to the cauliflower in the pan. Then add 2 cups water and bring to a simmer.

Add the quinoa and stir to combine.  Add the taco seasoning and chili powder. Taste for seasoning and add salt as needed (depends on how salty your taco seasoning is).

Assemble!

When you are ready to assemble, warm your tortillas. I like to give them a light grill in a pan, but you can also warm them in the microwave.

Lay the tortilla on a flat surface and add 1/2 cup of the Quinoa Black Bean filling towards the bottom.  Add the other toppings…Cheese, tomatoes, cilantro, sour cream.

Then roll the burrito by first folding over the bottom of the tortilla over filling. Then fold in the sides and roll it up.  You can serve it now or if you want to store and reheat later, place on a square piece of aluminum foil on a diagonal, towards the bottom point. Roll it up and then fold the sides under.

 

  

ENJOY!  😍 Carrie

Quinoa Black Bean Burritos cut in half and stacked on plate. Packed with protein and fiber, but also cheese, tomato, cilantro, and sour cream!  The vegetarian 'meat' is taco-seasoned quinoa, black beans, and cauliflower.
Quinoa Black Bean Burritos cut in half and standing face up on plate. Packed with protein and fiber, but also cheese, tomato, cilantro, and sour cream!  The vegetarian 'meat' is taco-seasoned quinoa, black beans, and cauliflower.
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Quinoa Black Bean Burritos

Quinoa and Black Bean Burritos are a scrumptious eat-with-your-hands family dinner!  They are packed with protein and fiber, but also ooey-gooey cheese, tomato, cilantro, and sour cream!  The 'meat' in this recipe is a flavorful taco-seasoned quinoa, black bean, and cauliflower filling. Easy to prep in advance and wrap individually! #vegetarianburritos #blackbeanburritos #blackbeanrecipes #quinoarecipes #burritorecipe

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword black beans, burrito, mexican food, quinoa, tacos, vegetarian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 10 Burritos
Calories 396 kcal
Author Carrie Tyler

Ingredients

Quinoa

  • 2/3 cup Uncooked Quinoa
  • 1 1/3 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Salt

Burrito Quinoa Black Bean Filling

  • 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • 4 cups Cauliflower florets (small pieces)
  • 15 oz Black Beans, canned
  • 3 Tbsp Taco Seasoning
  • 2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 2 cups Water

Burritos

  • 10 10" Flour tortillas
  • 10 oz Shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 10 oz Sour Cream
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
  • 2 Large Tomatoes

Instructions

Prep Ahead Steps

  1. Start by rinsing the quinoa thoroughly in a strainer, then adding it to the water with the salt. Bring the water to a simmer, then turn it down to the lowest setting and cover. Cook covered for 20 minutes. Then turn off the heat, but leave the cover on for another 5 minutes.

  2. Cut the cauliflower florets

    Cauliflower florets in hand for Quinoa Black Bean Burritos. Packed with protein and fiber, but also cheese, tomato, cilantro, and sour cream!  The vegetarian 'meat' is taco-seasoned quinoa, black beans, and cauliflower.

  3. Shred the cheese (if needed). Dice the tomato.

Cook the Quinoa Black Bean Filling

  1. To a preheated large pan/skillet, add the oil and then the cauliflower florets. Cook for 5 minutes until they are browned.

    Cauliflower florets in pan for Quinoa Black Bean Burritos. Packed with protein and fiber, but also cheese, tomato, cilantro, and sour cream!  The vegetarian 'meat' is taco-seasoned quinoa, black beans, and cauliflower.

  2. Drain the black beans of any excess liquid and add them to the cauliflower in the pan. Then add 2 cups water and bring to a simmer.

    Black beans and Cauliflower florets in pan for Quinoa Black Bean Burritos. Packed with protein and fiber, but also cheese, tomato, cilantro, and sour cream!  The vegetarian 'meat' is taco-seasoned quinoa, black beans, and cauliflower.

  3. Add cooked quinoa and the taco seasoning and chili powder. Taste for seasoning and add salt as needed (depends on how salty your taco seasoning is).

    Quinoa, Black beans and Cauliflower florets in pan for Quinoa Black Bean Burritos. Packed with protein and fiber, but also cheese, tomato, cilantro, and sour cream!  The vegetarian 'meat' is taco-seasoned quinoa, black beans, and cauliflower.

Assemble your Burritos

  1. When you are ready to assemble, warm your tortillas. I like to give them a light grill in a pan, but you can also warm them in the microwave.

    Tortilla in pan for Quinoa Black Bean Burritos. Packed with protein and fiber, but also cheese, tomato, cilantro, and sour cream!  The vegetarian 'meat' is taco-seasoned quinoa, black beans, and cauliflower.

  2. Lay the tortilla on a flat surface and add 1/2 cup of the Quinoa Black Bean filling towards the bottom.

  3. Add the other toppings…Cheese, tomatoes, cilantro, sour cream.

    Tortilla with Quinoa Black Bean filling, cheese, and tomatoes. These Burritos are packed with protein and fiber, but also cheese, tomato, cilantro, and sour cream!  The vegetarian 'meat' is taco-seasoned quinoa, black beans, and cauliflower.

  4. Then roll the burrito by first folding over the bottom of the tortilla over filling. Then fold in the sides. Then roll if up. Serve and enjoy!

    Hand rolling Quinoa Black Bean Burrito. Packed with protein and fiber, but also cheese, tomato, cilantro, and sour cream!  The vegetarian 'meat' is taco-seasoned quinoa, black beans, and cauliflower.

  5. Or to store and reheat later, place on a square piece of aluminum foil on a diagonal, towards the bottom point. Roll it up and then fold the sides under.

    Wrapping in foil, Quinoa Black Bean Burrito. Packed with protein and fiber, but also cheese, tomato, cilantro, and sour cream!  The vegetarian 'meat' is taco-seasoned quinoa, black beans, and cauliflower.

Recipe Notes

Prep Time includes the time to prep the ingredients and fill/assemble all 10 burritos. 

Cook Time includes the time to cook the quinoa and then the filling (cauliflower, black beans, and quinoa).  It does not include the time to reheat the burritos if cooled in the fridge.

If you store the prepared burritos in the fridge, reheat them in foil in the oven at 400 F degrees for 20 minutes.

Mediterranean Sheet Pan Dinner with Sausage, Chickpeas, & Zucchini

~ Carrie Tyler ~ 1 Comment
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This Easy Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER has hearty and satisfying chicken sausage, creamy and bright zucchini. and crispy nutty chickpeas.  Serve over quinoa with a few dollops of seasoned Ricotta. #sheetpandinner #chickpeas
Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER with chicken sausage, parmesan zucchini. and crispy chickpeas. Serve over quinoa with dollops of seasoned Ricotta. #sheetpandinner #chickpeas

I love cooking, but I hate doing dishes.  I don’t know about you, but in my house, there are always dishes piling up!  That’s one of the reasons I LOVE this Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER for easy cleanup!  It has hearty and satisfying chicken sausage, creamy and bright zucchini. and crispy nutty chickpeas.  Everything is infused with Mediterranean flavors from the garlic, oregano, and olive oil.  Serve over quinoa with a few dollops of seasoned Ricotta and you gotta one heck of a delicious dinner!

Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER on a plate with chicken sausage, parmesan zucchini. and crispy chickpeas over quinoa with dollops of seasoned Ricotta. #sheetpandinner #chickpeas

Loaded with Protein & Fiber!

Sometimes feeding kids leaves you wondering if they are getting enough protein, vitamins, nutrients, and fiber.  This Sheet Pan Dinner has you covered, with over 18g of Fiber and 52.5g Protein!   The average sedentary woman needs 46g of Protein per day and about 25g of Fiber per day so this meal definitely keeps you on track to meet your daily needs!

The reason this recipe packs such a punch in both Protein and Fiber is because you are getting high quality inputs from different sources here.  While many foods give protein, not all are the complete proteins that you can get from meat, meaning they contain all 9 Essential Amino Acids.  Chicken, Chickpeas, and Quinoa ALL provide complete proteins, so this is especially important here.  Chickpeas and Quinoa are also great sources of Fiber.

Other Sheet Pan or One Pot Dinners packing a punch:

For with bite of zucchini, chickpeas, sausage, and ricotta. Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER has hearty and satisfying chicken sausage, creamy and bright zucchini. and crispy nutty chickpeas.  Serve over quinoa with a few dollops of seasoned Ricotta. #sheetpandinner #chickpeas

Quick note!  This post contains affiliate links, which means I earn a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase from them.  This commission is what helps me keep this blog afloat :).  But, I also share these links because I have used the products, genuinely love them, and want you to know exactly what I used. 

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Nothing special for this one! Just a large sheet pan (I use a 17×11) and a small-medium pot with lid for the quinoa.

PREP-AHEAD TO MAKE YOUR MEDITERRANEAN SHEET PAN DINNER

We are all extremely busy and making dinner during the week can be overwhelming. Here are the steps you prepare in the day(s) in advance and store in the fridge as your meal Kit… (See the recipe below for more details)

Ingredients for Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER with chicken sausage, parmesan zucchini. and crispy chickpeas. Serve over quinoa with dollops of seasoned Ricotta. #sheetpandinner #chickpeas

For this recipe, you can prepare all of the ingredients in advance and simply roast them in the oven the night you want to eat this!

  1. Prep the Chickpeas
  2. Slice the Zucchini
  3. Slice the Sausage
  4. Cook the Quinoa
  5. Mix the Ricotta

Start by draining the chickpeas and rinsing them under cold water.  Store them in the fridge until ready to cook.

Slice the zucchini lengthwise in half and then cut 1/4 inch slices.Sliced zucchini on cutting board with knife for Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER with chicken sausage, parmesan zucchini. and crispy chickpeas. Serve over quinoa with dollops of seasoned Ricotta. #sheetpandinner #chickpeas

You can make the Quinoa up to 4 days in advance and store it in the fridge as well!  Start by measuring out 1 cup of uncooked quinoa and rinsing it in a strainer with cool water in the sink.  Then put the rinsed quinoa in a small-medium size pot with fitted lid.  Add 2 cups of water and 2 tsp of Chicken Base or a Bouillon cube.

Rinsing quinoa in strainer for Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER with chicken sausage, parmesan zucchini. and crispy chickpeas. Serve over quinoa with dollops of seasoned Ricotta. #sheetpandinner #chickpeas

Spoon adding chicken base to quinoa for Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER with chicken sausage, parmesan zucchini. and crispy chickpeas. Serve over quinoa with dollops of seasoned Ricotta. #sheetpandinner #chickpeas

Bring the water to a soft boil and stir to make sure the base or bouillon is dissolved.  Turn the heat down to the lowest setting, cover with fitted lid and cook for 20 minutes.  After 20 minutes, turn the heat off, but keep it covered for another 5 minutes or so as it starts to cool down.  Then fluff with a fork and transfer to storage container to store in the fridge until ready to reheat and eat.

Italian Chicken Sausage

Next slice the Chicken Sausage and store it in the fridge as well. 

For this recipe, I used pre-cooked Italian Chicken Sausage.  There are several brands now at stores.  If you want to use Raw Italian Chicken Sausage, you will have a choice between links or bulk.  If you buy links, you will want to pre-cook it yourself and then slice it for the recipe.  Or you can squeeze it out of the casings into bite-size pieces and cook them on the sheet pan. 

I used Italian Chicken Sausage from Hungyroot!  It’s a subscription box service that sends you pre-prepped fresh and healthy food products every week.  The food products range from fresh produce that’s been peeled, chopped, diced.  To healthy proteins like cooked chicken and meat alternatives, such as Beyond Burger, and other vegetarian and vegan products. For a limited time, Hungyroot is running an amazing  promotion!  New customers get $50 off their first 2 orders ($25 off each order)!  Just click here to check it out!

Sliced sausage on cutting board with knife for Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER with chicken sausage, parmesan zucchini. and crispy chickpeas. Serve over quinoa with dollops of seasoned Ricotta. #sheetpandinner #chickpeas

Sliced sausage on cutting board with knife for Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER with chicken sausage, parmesan zucchini. and crispy chickpeas. Serve over quinoa with dollops of seasoned Ricotta. #sheetpandinner #chickpeas

Ok, the final prep-ahead step is to mix the Ricotta with garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.

COOK YOUR MEDITERRANEAN SHEET PAN DINNER

Preheat your oven to 400 F degrees.  

Add the Chickpeas to a Large Sheet Pan. Drizzle with olive oil and then sprinkle with salt, pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp dried oregano. Toss the chickpeas in the seasoning until dispersed evenly and then spread them out into a single layer on the pan. Roast the Chickpeas in the oven for 15 minutes.

Chickpeas on pan for Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER with chicken sausage, parmesan zucchini. and crispy chickpeas. Serve over quinoa with dollops of seasoned Ricotta. #sheetpandinner #chickpeas

Chickpeas on pan for Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER with chicken sausage, parmesan zucchini. and crispy chickpeas. Serve over quinoa with dollops of seasoned Ricotta. #sheetpandinner #chickpeas

After 15 minutes, push the chickpeas to the side of the pan and add the zucchini slices in the center and the sausage slices on the other side. Drizzle olive oil on the zucchini and sprinkle with salt, pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp Oregano. Flip the zucchini over and do the same to the other side. Bake in the oven for another 15 minutes.Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER with chicken sausage, parmesan zucchini. and crispy chickpeas. Serve over quinoa with dollops of seasoned Ricotta. #sheetpandinner #chickpeas

After 15 minutes, take the sheet pan out and add parmesan cheese on top of the zucchini. Place back in the oven for another 5 minutes either under the broiler or back on center rack to get golden brown.Hand sprinkling parmesan on zucchini for Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER with chicken sausage, parmesan zucchini. and crispy chickpeas. Serve over quinoa with dollops of seasoned Ricotta. #sheetpandinner #chickpeas

Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER with chicken sausage, parmesan zucchini. and crispy chickpeas. Serve over quinoa with dollops of seasoned Ricotta. #sheetpandinner #chickpeas

While everything is roasting in the oven, warm up the Quinoa in the microwave for 1 minute. Or you can put it in a pot on the stove with a tbls of water. Cover and reheat on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring to ensure it doesn’t burn.

To serve, plate a large scoop of Quinoa and top with some sausage, zucchini, and chickpeas. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and add a dollop or two or three of the seasoned Ricotta. 

ENJOY!

😍 Carrie

Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER on a plate with chicken sausage, parmesan zucchini. and crispy chickpeas over quinoa with dollops of seasoned Ricotta. #sheetpandinner #chickpeas
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Mediterranean Sheet Pan Dinner: Sausage, Chickpeas, Zucchini

This Easy & Delicious Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER has hearty and satisfying chicken sausage, creamy and bright zucchini. and crispy nutty chickpeas.  Everything is infused with Mediterranean flavors from the garlic, oregano, and olive oil.  Serve over quinoa with a few dollops of seasoned Ricotta and you gotta one heck of a delicious dinner! #sheetpandinner #easydinner #healthydinner #familydinner #dinnerideas #onepandinners #30minutemeals #chickpeas #quinoa

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword chicken sausage, chickpeas, sheet pan dinner, zucchini
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 747 kcal
Author Carrie Tyler

Ingredients

Sheet Pan Ingredients

  • 15 oz Chickpeas
  • 1 Zucchini, large
  • 4-5 links Pre-cooked Chicken Sausage, Italian
  • 2 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder

Other Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • 1 cup Quinoa, uncooked
  • 2 cups Water or Chicken Broth (add 2 tsp Chicken base or bouillon cubes to water)
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese, whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano, dried

Instructions

Prep-Ahead

  1. You can make the Quinoa up to 4 days in advance and store it in the fridge.  Start by measuring out 1 cup of uncooked quinoa and rinsing it in a strainer with cool water in the sink.  Then put the rinsed quinoa in a small-medium size pot with fitted lid.  Add 2 cups of water and the chicken bouillon. Stir and bring to a simmer. Turn down to the lowest heat setting, cover and let cook for 20 minutes. At 20 minutes, turn off the heat, but leave the lid on until ready to serve.

    Rinsing quinoa in strainer for Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER with chicken sausage, parmesan zucchini. and crispy chickpeas. Serve over quinoa with dollops of seasoned Ricotta. #sheetpandinner #chickpeas

  2. Drain the chickpeas and rinse them under cold water.  Store them in the fridge until ready to cook.

  3. Slice the zucchini lengthwise in half and then cut 1/4 inch slices.

    Sliced zucchini on cutting board with knife for Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER with chicken sausage, parmesan zucchini. and crispy chickpeas. Serve over quinoa with dollops of seasoned Ricotta. #sheetpandinner #chickpeas

  4. Slice the sausage and store in fridge until ready to cook.

    Sliced sausage on cutting board with knife for Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER with chicken sausage, parmesan zucchini. and crispy chickpeas. Serve over quinoa with dollops of seasoned Ricotta. #sheetpandinner #chickpeas

  5. In a medium-size bowl, mix the Ricotta with 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder, 1/2 tsp Oregano, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/2 tsp Black Pepper. Store in the fridge until ready to eat.

Cook

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F degrees

  2. Add the Chickpeas to a Large Sheet Pan. Drizzle with olive oil and then sprinkle with salt, pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp dried oregano. Toss the chickpeas in the seasoning until dispersed evenly and then spread them out into a single layer on the pan. Roast the Chickpeas in the oven for 15 minutes.

    Chickpeas on pan for Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER with chicken sausage, parmesan zucchini. and crispy chickpeas. Serve over quinoa with dollops of seasoned Ricotta. #sheetpandinner #chickpeas

  3. After 15 minutes, push the chickpeas to the side of the pan and add the zucchini slices in the center and the sausage slices on the other side. Drizzle olive oil on the zucchini and sprinkle with salt, pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp Oregano. Flip the zucchini over and do the same to the other side. Bake in the oven for another 15 minutes.

    Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER with chicken sausage, parmesan zucchini. and crispy chickpeas. Serve over quinoa with dollops of seasoned Ricotta. #sheetpandinner #chickpeas

  4. After 15 minutes, take the sheet pan out and add parmesan cheese on top of the zucchini. Place back in the oven for another 5 minutes either under the broiler or back on center rack to get golden brown.

    Hand sprinkling parmesan on zucchini for Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER with chicken sausage, parmesan zucchini. and crispy chickpeas. Serve over quinoa with dollops of seasoned Ricotta. #sheetpandinner #chickpeas

  5. While everything is roasting in the oven, warm up the Quinoa in the microwave for 1 minute. Or you can put it in a pot on the stove with a tbls of water. Cover and reheat on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring to ensure it doesn't burn.

  6. To serve, plate a large scoop of Quinoa and top with some sausage, zucchini, and chickpeas. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and add a dollop or two or three of the seasoned Ricotta. Enjoy!

    Mediterranean SHEET PAN DINNER on a plate with chicken sausage, parmesan zucchini. and crispy chickpeas over quinoa with dollops of seasoned Ricotta. #sheetpandinner #chickpeas

Recipe Notes

Sausage: If you are using raw sausage links, you have a choice:

  1. cook the sausage links whole first - you can put them on the sheet pan first and roast in the oven for 20 minutes. Then slice and follow the recipe to add the chickpeas and Zucchini and bake another 20 min. Or...
  2. Remove the raw sausage from the casing and separate it into bite-size chunks. Then cook according to the recipe. 20 min should be enough at the 400F high heat to cook the raw sausage through.