Description
Spiced Chickpea Bowls: clean eating meets comfort food! vegetarian / vegan.
Ingredients
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Spiced Chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon each – chili powder and cumin
- 1 teaspoon each – turmeric and garam masala
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- dash of each – cinnamon and cayenne (to taste)
- two 14-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- two 14–ounce cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
Bowls:
- cucumbers
- couscous
- mint, parsley, cilantro
- yogurt or hummus
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- toasted pita wedges
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; saute until soft. Add the garlic, spices, salt, and chickpeas – stir until very fragrant. Add the tomatoes (undrained) and simmer for 20 minutes while you prep the other ingredients.
- Chop the cucumber, cook the couscous, and mince the herbs. Arrange bowls with desired amounts of all ingredients. Voila!
Notes
These are also very delicious as burritos. I am not joking. Wrap all those fillings up inside a large, warmed flour tortilla and be amazed.
Freezer Meal Version
- Freeze Together:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon each – chili powder and cumin
1 teaspoon each – turmeric and garam masala
1 teaspoon sea salt
dash of each – cinnamon and cayenne
2 14-ounce cans chickpeas (drained + rinsed)
2 14-ounce cans fire roasted diced tomatoes - Instant Pot Instructions: High pressure 15 mins + quick release
- Final Step: Serve in bowls with cucumbers, couscous, mint, parsley, cilantro, yogurt or hummus, olive oil, lemon juice, and toasted pita wedges.
- Check out our full freezer meal posts with all recipes and instructions here!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan-Inspired
Keywords: chickpea bowl, vegan chickpea bowl recipe, spiced chickpeas
