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30-Minute Roasted Chickpea Bowl That Will Blow Your Mind

Roasted chickpea bowl

A healthy and flavorful roasted chickpea veggie bowl packed with protein and fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or mixed greens
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup hummus
  • Lemon wedges, for serving
  • Sesame seeds or crushed red pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Pat chickpeas dry and toss with olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway, until crispy and golden.
  4. Cook quinoa according to package instructions and fluff with a fork.
  5. Arrange spinach or greens in a bowl as the base.
  6. Add cooked quinoa to one section of the bowl.
  7. Spoon roasted chickpeas beside the quinoa.
  8. Arrange avocado slices, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, and hummus around the bowl.
  9. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or red pepper if desired.
  10. Serve with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Swap hummus for tahini or yogurt dressing if preferred.
  • Add extra veggies like cucumber or bell peppers for more crunch.

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Keywords: Healthy power bowl, Plant based dinner, Veggie bowl recipe, Quinoa chickpea bowl, Meal prep bowl