Description
A colorful and nutritious meal packed with protein-rich chickpeas and creamy peanut sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cooked quinoa or brown rice, shredded carrots, diced bell pepper, and finely chopped red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup (or honey), lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the chickpea mixture and toss until well combined.
- Serve the bowls topped with chopped green onions and cilantro.
Notes
This dish is customizable; feel free to switch up the vegetables or grains to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg