Vibrant Peanut Chickpea Bowl with Creamy Sauce
This Vibrant Peanut Chickpea Bowl is a colorful, plant-based meal loaded with roasted Chickpea, fresh vegetables, and a rich, creamy Peanut sauce.It’s a perfect balance of protein, fiber, healthy fats, and crunch, making it ideal for meal prep, healthy lunches, or energizing dinners.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: ~35 minutes
Servings: 2–3
Ingredients
Roasted Chickpeas
1 can chickpeas (drained & rinsed)
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Bowl Base
1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
1 cup shredded cabbage (purple or green)
1 carrot, grated
½ cucumber, sliced
½ bell pepper, sliced
¼ avocado, sliced
1 tbsp sesame seeds or crushed peanuts
Creamy Peanut Sauce
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp maple syrup or honey
1 tsp grated ginger
1–2 tbsp warm water (to thin)
Optional: chili flakes or sriracha for spice
Instructions
1. Roast the Chickpeas
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
Pat chickpeas dry and toss with olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until crispy.
2. Prepare the Base
Cook rice or quinoa if not already prepared.
Arrange in bowls as the base.
3. Prepare Vegetables
Slice and shred all vegetables and arrange them over the rice.
4. Make the Peanut Sauce
Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, ginger, and water until smooth and creamy.
5. Assemble the Bowl
Top the bowl with roasted chickpeas, fresh veggies, and avocado.
Drizzle generously with peanut sauce and sprinkle sesame seeds or peanuts.
6. Serve
Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make it gluten-free?
Yes, just use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Can I add more protein?
Add tofu, tempeh, or edamame.
Can I make it low-carb?
Swap rice for cauliflower rice or extra greens.
Can I store the sauce?
Yes, store peanut sauce in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~420 kcal
Protein: ~16 g
Carbohydrates: ~45 g
Fiber: ~10 g
Fat: ~20 g
Sodium: ~480 mg