Cookwith - Selective Vegan Mezze Bowl (Inspired by the Intuitive Cat)

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked farro (or quinoa for gluten-free)
• 1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 medium eggplant, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 large cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1/4 cup vegan feta, crumbled (optional)
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped