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Korean BBQ Chickpea Bowls

Delight your taste buds with these vibrant Korean BBQ Chickpea Bowls, packed with flavor and nutrition!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons Tamari
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Honey or Coconut Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
For the Bowl:
  • 15 ounces Chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Brussels Sprouts halved and ends trimmed
  • 2 cups Quinoa or Rice
  • 1 Zucchini ribbon cut
  • 1 Carrot ribbon cut
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes sliced
  • 1 Avocado sliced into wedges
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 3 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions
  • 2 teaspoons Sesame Seeds for garnish
  • 1 Cilantro for garnish
  • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Pot or Rice Cooker
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to roast the Brussels sprouts and chickpeas.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the tamari, water, tomato sauce, honey, ground ginger, black pepper, and minced garlic. Set aside.
  3. Toss the chickpeas and halved Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet with sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  4. Cook quinoa or rice according to package instructions and fluff once done.
  5. Ribbon cut the zucchini and carrot, slice the grape tomatoes, and prepare the avocado.
  6. In each bowl, layer quinoa or rice, roasted chickpeas, Brussels sprouts, zucchini, carrot, grape tomatoes, and avocado. Drizzle with lime juice, sprinkle with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro. Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

  • Store components separately for meal prep to keep them fresh.
  • Experiment with seasonal vegetables for variety.
  • If using canned chickpeas, ensure they are well-drained for crispiness.