High-Protein Spicy Chickpea Bowls – Healthy Vegan Meal Prep

These High-Protein Spicy Chickpea Bowls are the perfect way to enjoy plant-based power with bold flavor and balanced nutrition.
Roasted chickpeas, colorful vegetables, and a creamy sriracha-Greek-yogurt (or vegan) sauce deliver protein, fiber, and antioxidants — all in one easy meal-prep bowl.

They’re macro-friendly, budget-friendly, and ready in just 30 minutes — ideal for busy, health-conscious lifestyles. 🌶️🥗

For the Roasted Chickpeas

• 2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 15-oz can, rinsed & drained)
  
• 1 tbsp olive oil
  
• ½ tsp paprika
  
• ½ tsp chili powder
  
• ¼ tsp cumin
  
• ¼ tsp cayenne (optional)
  
• Salt & pepper to taste
  

For the Bowls

• 1 cup cooked brown rice (or quinoa)
  
• 1 cup shredded carrots or red cabbage
  
• ½ cup diced tomatoes or bell peppers
  
• ¼ cup sliced cucumber
  
• Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
  

For the Spicy Yogurt Sauce

• ¼ cup Greek yogurt (or plant yogurt for vegan version)
  
• 1 tsp sriracha (or hot sauce of choice)
  
• ½ tsp lemon juice
  
• Pinch of salt
  

1. Roast the Chickpeas: Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Toss chickpeas with oil and spices. Spread on a baking sheet and roast 20 minutes, shaking halfway, until crispy.
   
2. Make the Sauce: Whisk Greek yogurt, sriracha, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Set aside or refrigerate.
   
3. Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice into meal prep containers. Top with roasted chickpeas and veggies.
   
4. Add Sauce & Serve: Drizzle with spicy yogurt sauce and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve warm or cold.
   

Tips & Variations

• Use quinoa or cauliflower rice for lower carbs.
  
• Add avocado slices for extra healthy fats.
  
• Air fry chickpeas at 400 °F for 12 minutes for super-crisp texture.
  
• Replace yogurt sauce with tahini-lemon drizzle for a vegan version.
  
• Roast extra chickpeas for a snack throughout the week.
  

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	380 kcal
Protein	19 g
Fat	11 g
Carbs	46 g
Fiber	10 g

Nutritional Highlights

✔️ Plant protein for sustained energy
✔️ High fiber for gut health & satiety
✔️ Anti-inflammatory spices (chili, paprika)
✔️ Low-sugar, clean-ingredient meal prep

Dietitian Tips

• Add hemp seeds or pumpkin seeds for extra zinc and omega-3s.
  
• Choose unsweetened plant yogurt for a 100 % vegan version.
  
• Store bowls up to 4 days in the fridge; keep sauce separate until serving.
  

Conclusion

These High-Protein Spicy Chickpea Bowls prove that plant-based meals can be both simple and satisfying.
They’re packed with flavor, fiber, and protein to keep you full and fueled for hours — a meal prep staple for anyone living the clean-eating lifestyle.

High-Protein Spicy Chickpea Bowls – Healthy Vegan Meal Prep

Spicy roasted chickpeas with brown rice and veggies, finished with a tangy yogurt sauce. High-protein, fiber-rich, and perfect for vegan meal prep.

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingrédients

  

• For the Roasted Chickpeas
• 2 cups cooked chickpeas or 1 15-oz can, rinsed & drained
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ¼ tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp cayenne optional
• Salt & pepper to taste
• For the Bowls
• 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
• 1 cup shredded carrots or red cabbage
• ½ cup diced tomatoes or bell peppers
• ¼ cup sliced cucumber
• Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
• For the Spicy Yogurt Sauce
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt or plant yogurt for vegan version
• 1 tsp sriracha or hot sauce of choice
• ½ tsp lemon juice
• Pinch of salt

Equipment

• Baking sheet or air fryer
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Silicone spatula
• Airtight meal prep containers

Method

 

1. Roast the Chickpeas: Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Toss chickpeas with oil and spices. Spread on a baking sheet and roast 20 minutes, shaking halfway, until crispy.
2. Make the Sauce: Whisk Greek yogurt, sriracha, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Set aside or refrigerate.
3. Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice into meal prep containers. Top with roasted chickpeas and veggies.
4. Add Sauce & Serve: Drizzle with spicy yogurt sauce and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve warm or cold.

Notes

Tips & Variations
Use quinoa or cauliflower rice for lower carbs.

Add avocado slices for extra healthy fats.

Air fry chickpeas at 400 °F for 12 minutes for super-crisp texture.

Replace yogurt sauce with tahini-lemon drizzle for a vegan version.

Roast extra chickpeas for a snack throughout the week.

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