Description
This Berbere Spiced Chickpea Bowl is a flavorful and nutritious dish inspired by Ethiopian cuisine. Packed with protein, fiber, and a variety of textures, it makes a satisfying and wholesome meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Berbere spice blend
- 1½ cups cooked chickpeas or 1 15-oz can, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ cup vegetable broth or water
For Serving:
- 1½ cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup chopped kale or spinach
- ½ cup diced cucumber
- ½ avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup plain yogurt or dairy-free alternative
- juice of ½ lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook red onion until softened. Add garlic and Berbere spice, cook until fragrant.
- Add Chickpeas: Stir in chickpeas and tomato paste. Pour in broth, simmer until heated through.
- Assemble: Layer quinoa, kale, spiced chickpeas in serving bowls. Top with cucumber, avocado, yogurt. Drizzle with lemon juice.
Notes
- Adjust Berbere spice to taste preference.
- For added crunch, consider roasting chickpeas beforehand.
- Variation: Quinoa can be swapped with couscous or farro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
