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30-Minute Roasted Chickpea Grain Bowl for Joyful Lunches

roasted chickpea grain bowl
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A healthy and flavorful vegetarian grain bowl with crispy roasted chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and creamy dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice, barley, or farro
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cucumber, chopped
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 cup green peas or edamame
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Pat the chickpeas dry with paper towels, then place them on a baking sheet.
  3. Toss the chickpeas with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Roast for 22–25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until the chickpeas are golden and crispy.
  5. In a bowl, mix the chopped lettuce, cucumber, avocado, peas or edamame, feta cheese, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, and fresh herbs until creamy and well coated.
  6. Divide the cooked brown rice, barley, or farro between 4 bowls.
  7. Add a scoop of creamy avocado cucumber salad to each bowl.
  8. Add the roasted chickpeas beside the grain mixture.
  9. Serve immediately while the chickpeas are warm and crispy.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese and Greek yogurt.
  • Use any grain of your choice for variety.

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