Crispy Chickpea Protein Bowl

Chickpeas are a great source of plant-based protein and are commonly used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Crispy Chickpea Protein Bowl

Cooking Method: Baking, Pan frying Cuisine: International Courses: Gluten free, Lunch, Main Course, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 2 Calories: 800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 400 gram Chickpeas
• 2 teaspoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cup Mixed salad greens
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cherry tomatoes
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cucumber
• ¹⁄₄ cup Red onion
• ¹⁄₂ cup Avocado
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Tahini
• 2 tablespoon Water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
2. In a bowl, combine the chickpeas, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the chickpeas are evenly coated.
3. Spread the seasoned chickpeas on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, or until crispy.
4. Meanwhile, cook the quinoa according to the package instructions.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, lemon juice, tahini, and water. Toss until well combined.
6. Divide the cooked quinoa between two bowls. Top with the crispy chickpeas and the mixed salad greens mixture.
7. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 5g

Protein 20g40%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.