Masala Chickpea Bowl with Chana masala Spice Chickpea Dressing.

For the spiced chickpeas:

• 30 oz canned chickpeas or 3 cups cooked divided
• 1/2 tsp oil optional
• 1/2 tsp salt less if the chickpeas were salted
• 1/2 tsp or less cayenne
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic
• 1/2 tsp Chana Masala spice blend or use garam masala + 1/8 tsp kala namak (Indian black salt)
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 tsp lemon juice

For the green beans:

• 1.5 cups of chopped green beans
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp garam masala or other spice blend
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 2 Tbsp water

For the chana masala spice chickpea cream sauce:

• 1/2 cup chickpeas from above
• 1/2 cup non dairy milk
• 1/3 tsp salt
• 3/4 to 1 tsp Chana Masala spice blend
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 1/2 tsp garlic
• 1/8 to 1/4 tsp kala namak or use lemon juice to taste
• 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 1/4 tsp or more sugar or use maple syrup to taste

Other bowl additions:

• Sliced grilled zucchini
• Chopped juicy tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
• crisp greens or lettuce
• brown rice or other cooked grains
• avocado optional