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35-Minute Easy Peanut Chickpea Bowl That Steals The Show

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A simple, healthy vegetarian bowl featuring crispy chickpeas in peanut sauce over rice with fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons warm water
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

  1. Cook rice with water and salt for 15 minutes, then let sit covered for 5 minutes.
  2. Sauté chickpeas with spices until golden and crisp.
  3. Whisk together peanut sauce ingredients until smooth.
  4. Coat chickpeas with half the peanut sauce.
  5. Toss vegetables with cilantro, green onions, and lime juice.
  6. Assemble bowls with rice, vegetables, and chickpeas.
  7. Drizzle with remaining sauce and top with peanuts.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days
  • Add extra vegetables as desired
  • Adjust spice level with more or less sriracha

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