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Peanut Chickpea & Veggie Bowls

Peanut Chickpea & Veggie Bowls: Your New Meal Prep Hero

Enjoy flavorful Peanut Chickpea & Veggie Bowls that are nutritious, quick, and perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian, Healthy
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Crispy Chickpeas
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 Tbsp Neutral Oil vegetable or canola
For the Peanut Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Natural Creamy Peanut Butter no sugar added
  • 3 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice or lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 Tbsp Honey or agave syrup
  • 2 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil or olive oil
  • 1 clove Garlic grated
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger grated
For the Veggie Bowl
  • 3 cups Cooked Brown Rice or quinoa
  • 1/4 head Red Cabbage shredded
  • 2 Persian Cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 medium Shredded Carrot
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Roasted Peanuts for garnish
  • 4 Lime Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • skillet
  • bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then dry them before adding to the hot oil. Fry until golden and crispy.
  2. Whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil in a bowl. Add grated garlic and ginger, then set aside.
  3. Combine shredded red cabbage with a pinch of salt in a separate bowl and toss to wilt slightly. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Layer cooked brown rice in serving bowls, then add crispy chickpeas, wilted cabbage, cucumbers, and carrots. Drizzle with peanut sauce.
  5. Garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro, then serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For meal prep, store ingredients separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.

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