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A close-up of Spicy Chickpea Bowls featuring chickpeas coated in a rich, dark red spicy sauce served over white rice in a white bowl.

Spicy Chickpea Bowls

This recipe makes a simple bowl featuring spicy chickpeas served over rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chickpeas
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth
For Serving
  • 2 cups cooked rice brown or white

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the drained chickpeas, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt to the skillet. Stir to coat the chickpeas with the spices.
  3. Cook the chickpeas for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to brown slightly.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the broth has mostly evaporated and the chickpeas are coated in a light sauce.
  5. Divide the cooked rice among four bowls.
  6. Spoon the spicy chickpeas over the rice in each bowl. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

You can add other vegetables like chopped bell peppers or spinach to the skillet when you add the spices for extra nutrition.

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