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Easy Quick Vegetarian Recipes: Roasted Chickpea and Veggie Bowl

Enjoy a healthy and flavorful roasted chickpea and veggie bowl. This easy vegetarian recipe is packed with nutrients and customizable with your favorite toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chickpeas
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
  • 1 bell pepper any color, chopped
  • 1 zucchini chopped
  • 1 red onion chopped
Base
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
Optional Toppings
  • avocado slices
  • hummus
  • tahini dressing
  • fresh herbs

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss chickpeas with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
  3. Toss bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a separate baking sheet.
  4. Roast chickpeas for 20-25 minutes, until crispy. Roast vegetables for 15-20 minutes, until tender.
  5. Assemble bowls with cooked quinoa or rice, roasted chickpeas, and roasted vegetables.
  6. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to adjust the roasting time based on your oven and desired level of crispiness for the chickpeas and tenderness for the vegetables.