This recipe is called Peanut Chickpea Protein Bowls. It is healthy, tasty, and full of protein. It has crispy chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a creamy peanut sauce.
This dish is perfect for lunch or dinner. It fills your stomach and gives you energy. It is also a good option for people who do not eat meat, because it is 100% vegetarian and high in protein.
You can make this recipe in less than 30 minutes with simple ingredients at home.
📝 Ingredients (Simple List)
- Cooked brown rice – 2 to 3 cups
- Canned chickpeas (drained and dried) – 1 can
- Chopped red cabbage – 1 cup
- Grated carrots – 1 cup
- Sliced cucumber – 1 small
- Creamy peanut butter – ¼ cup
- Soy sauce – 2 tablespoons
- Lime juice – 2 tablespoons
- Honey – 1 tablespoon
- Grated garlic – 1 small clove
- Grated ginger – ½ teaspoon
- Sesame oil – 1 teaspoon
- Chopped peanuts – 2 tablespoons (for topping)
- Fresh coriander or parsley – 1 tablespoon (for garnish)
- Salt – as needed
- Olive oil – 1 tablespoon (to fry chickpeas)
👩🍳 How to Make Peanut Chickpea Protein Bowls
Step 1:
Dry the chickpeas with a towel. Heat oil in a pan and add chickpeas. Fry them on medium heat until they become golden and crispy. Add a pinch of salt.
Step 2:
In a bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, honey, and sesame oil. Stir until it becomes a smooth sauce.
Step 3:
Take a big bowl or plate. First add brown rice.
Step 4:
Then add crispy chickpeas, red cabbage, grated carrots, and sliced cucumber on top of the rice.
Step 5:
Pour the peanut sauce on top of everything.
Step 6:
Sprinkle chopped peanuts and fresh coriander or parsley. Your protein bowl is ready to eat!
🍽️ What to Eat With It
This is a complete meal. You don’t need to eat anything else with it. But you can serve it with:
- Green salad
- Lemon water or mint drink
- A boiled egg on the side (if you want extra protein)
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❓FAQs (Easy Questions and Answers)
1. Can I use white rice instead of brown rice?
Yes, you can use white rice or even quinoa.
2. What can I use if I don’t have peanut butter?
You can try almond butter or tahini, but taste will be different.
3. Can I add chicken or egg in this bowl?
Yes, you can add grilled chicken or boiled egg for extra protein.
4. Is this recipe spicy?
No, but you can add chili flakes to make it spicy.
5. Can I store this in the fridge?
Yes, but keep the sauce and vegetables separate. Mix before eating.
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