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.
Equipment
- Baking sheet or air fryer
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Silicone spatula
- Airtight meal prep containers
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk Greek yogurt, sriracha, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Set aside or refrigerate.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice into meal prep containers. Top with roasted chickpeas and veggies.
- 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.
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.