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Peanut Chickpea & Veggie Bowls

Peanut Chickpea & Veggie Bowls for a Nutritious Boost

Enjoy these Peanut Chickpea & Veggie Bowls for a nutritious and delicious meal packed with plant-based protein.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Peanut Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic Grated, enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated, adds freshness
  • 1/2 cup All-Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil
Bowl Ingredients
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil For frying
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
  • 2 cups Red Cabbage Shredded
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 cup Persian Cucumbers Thinly sliced
  • 1 medium Carrot Shredded
  • 2 cups Brown Rice Cooked
  • 1/4 cup Roasted Peanuts Chopped, for garnish
For Serving
  • 1 lime Lime Wedges For serving

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Peanut Sauce Preparation
  1. Whisk together grated garlic, grated ginger, creamy peanut butter, fresh lime juice, reduced-sodium soy sauce, honey, and toasted sesame oil in a bowl until smooth.
Chickpea Preparation
  1. Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat, add neutral oil, and fry drained chickpeas for about 8-10 minutes until crispy.
Veggie Slaw Assembly
  1. Combine shredded red cabbage, chopped cilantro, thinly sliced Persian cucumbers, and shredded carrot in a large bowl. Toss to mix.
Combine Rice and Slaw
  1. Add cooked brown rice to the veggie slaw and toss gently to combine.
Build the Bowls
  1. Divide the rice and veggie slaw mixture among individual bowls, topping each with crispy chickpeas.
Drizzle with Peanut Sauce
  1. Drizzle the creamy peanut sauce over each bowl, ensuring even coverage.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts over the bowls and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure chickpeas are completely dried after rinsing for better crispiness. Make the peanut sauce a day ahead for quicker meal prep.

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