Protein-packed vegetarian bowl with roasted chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and rich peanut sauce for a complete nourishing meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chickpeas
01 - 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Vegetables and Grains
08 - 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
09 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
10 - 1 cup julienned carrots
11 - 1 cup sliced cucumber
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1/2 cup cooked and shelled edamame
14 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
→ Peanut Sauce
15 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
16 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
17 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
18 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
19 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili sauce, optional
20 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
21 - 2 to 4 tablespoons warm water
→ Toppings
22 - 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
23 - Lime wedges for serving
24 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, toss drained chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy.
03 - While chickpeas roast, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sriracha, minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons warm water. Add additional water as needed until sauce reaches smooth, pourable consistency.
04 - Prepare rice or quinoa according to package instructions if not already cooked. Slice and arrange all fresh vegetables on a cutting board.
05 - Divide cooked rice or quinoa equally among 4 serving bowls. Top each with roasted chickpeas, shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, edamame, and fresh cilantro.
06 - Drizzle peanut sauce generously over each bowl. Sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
