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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.