Chickpeas are coated in plenty of spices and baked until crunchy, and then served alongside quinoa and a homemade pico de gallo. The perfect plant-based meal - dress up with avocado, jalapenos, or a slice of vegan cheese to mix it up!
1cupdry quinoacooked according to package directions
15ounceschickpeasrinsed and drained
1tablespoonolive oil
1tablespoonlime juice
1tablespooncumin
1teaspoonChili Powder
1teaspoonpaprika
½teaspoonSea Salt
½teaspoononion powder
Pico de Gallo
2largetomatoesdiced
½cupcilantrochopped
3tablespoononionfinely minced
1-2tablespoonlime juiceto taste
1Jalapenominced or to taste
¼teaspoonSea Salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Rinse and drain chickpeas, and then add to a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice, and then sprinkle on the spices. Mix to combine and evenly coat the chickpeas.
Spread chickpeas out on a baking tray, and bake for 20 minutes.
Prepare pico de gallo by mixing together all ingredients. Adjust salt, lime and jalapenos to taste.
Prepare meals by layering quinoa, chickpeas, and pico de gallo, and any other toppings as desired.
Notes
Nutrition for 1 out of 4 servings:11.9g Protein | 53.4g Carbs | 8.8g Fat | 10.1g Fiber | 335 Calories