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Hot Honey Chickpea Bowls

Delicious Hot Honey Chickpea Bowls: Quick, Sweet, and Spicy!

Enjoy these quick Hot Honey Chickpea Bowls, blending protein-rich chickpeas with sweet honey and spicy sriracha for a delicious meal!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chickpeas
  • 1 can chickpeas drained
  • 3 tbsp honey or agave syrup for vegan
  • 1 tbsp sriracha adjust to taste
For Seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne optional
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper to taste
For the Base
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice pre-cooked for convenience
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 cup carrots sliced or shredded
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup cilantro freshly chopped
  • ranch dressing optional, vegan option available

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the skillet over medium heat and add avocado oil.
  2. Sauté minced garlic in the skillet until fragrant and lightly golden.
  3. Add chickpeas and sauté until warmed through and slightly crisp.
  4. Whisk honey, sriracha, and seasonings in a mixing bowl.
  5. Pour the sauce over the chickpeas, coating them evenly.
  6. Let the mixture simmer until the sauce thickens.
  7. Remove from heat and let cool before serving.
  8. Assemble the bowls with brown rice, chickpeas, veggies, and garnishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Meal prep friendly for quick access to deliciousness during busy weeks. Adjust sriracha for spice preference and use fresh veggies for crunch.

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