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Crispy Chickpeas and Rice
Crispy Chickpeas and Rice are a party in a bowl! Let's clean out the crisper and make this tasty vegetarian main dish!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 518 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Salad
Cuisine:
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 15 oz chickpeas (1 can) drained and rinsed
- 1 TBSP olive oil
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (spicy) or sweet paprika
- 2 cups cooked white rice or yellow rice
- 2 cups chopped/shredded romaine lettuce
- 2 roma tomatoes (diced) or 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 bell pepper (diced) or 4 sliced sweet mini peppers
- ¼ cup pickled red onions or fresh sliced red onion
SAUCE OPTIONS - choose your favorite!
- hot sauce
- taco sauce
- creamy salsa sauce
- creamy curry sauce
CREAMY CURRY SAUCE
- 3 TBSP quality mayo (or try it with Greek yogurt!)
- ½ tsp curry powder plus extra to taste
- ½ tsp white vinegar
- ⅛ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp onion powder
- ⅛ tsp mustard powder (or a dash of yellow mustard)
- salt and pepper to taste
CREAMY SALSA
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 TBSP red salsa
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ⅛ tsp salt or season to taste
- juice of ½ lime
TASTY TOPPING OPTIONS
- sour cream
- guacamole
- Pico de Gallo or salsa
Instructions
- Cook rice per package instructions. You can use leftover rice, microwave from frozen (I love frozen rice as a shortcut) or cook it up fresh on the stove, in a rice cooker, or in the Instant Pot. So many options here!
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Drain and rinse 1 can of chickpeas. Pat dry, then drizzle with 1 TBSP olive oil and season with ¼ tsp sea salt.
- Roast on a rimmed baking sheet at 400℉ (on the center rack) for 20-25 minutes until crunchy and golden.
- Once chickpeas are removed from the oven, season with with ½ tsp of each: garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin. Add ⅛ tsp cayenne or paprika, to taste. Mix well to coat. You're welcome to add any extras you'd like, tasting as you go.
- Ready to eat? Fill your bowl with rice and salad greens, then top with fresh from the oven chickpeas and chopped vegetables.
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Notes
- Recipe yields 2 meal-sized bowls. Nutrition Facts below are estimated per bowl using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on choice of sauce and extras. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
518kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
111g
(37%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Sodium
326mg
(14%)
Potassium
1093mg
(31%)
Fiber
20g
(80%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
6737IU
(135%)
Vitamin C
89mg
(99%)
Calcium
153mg
(15%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 518
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 518kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 111g | 37% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Sodium | 326mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 1093mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 20g | 80% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 6737IU | 135% |
| Vitamin C | 89mg | 99% |
| Calcium | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.