Description
A vibrant plant-powered bowl with roasted veggies, spiced chickpeas, and zesty lime. Quick, wholesome, and full of bold flavors for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped bell peppers
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 cup chickpeas (canned or cooked)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 lime (juiced and sliced)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 avocado (optional)
Salt to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
Spread chopped vegetables on a baking sheet, drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil, and roast 20-25 minutes until tender
In a bowl, combine chickpeas, 1 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and salt
Spread chickpeas on the same baking sheet with vegetables and roast 10-15 minutes until golden
Cook rice according to package instructions
Assemble bowls with rice, roasted veggies, chickpeas, lime juice, cilantro, and avocado slices
Garnish with lime wedges
Notes
Use any vegetables: zucchini, sweet potatoes, or Brussels sprouts
Chickpeas can be air-fried instead
Rice can be prepared in advance
Add a fried egg for extra protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg