Spicy Chickpea & Quinoa Bowl

Ingredients

• •1 cup quinoa
• •1 can canned chickpeas
• •1 large bell pepper
• •1 medium avocado
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •2 tablespoons lime juice
• •1 teaspoon cumin powder
• •1 teaspoon paprika
• •0.5 teaspoon salt
• •0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• •0.25 cup fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
2. 2

   Combine quinoa with 2 cups of water in a pot and bring to a boil.

   ⏱️ 5 minutes
3. 3

   Reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.

   ⏱️ 15 minutes
4. 4

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
5. 5

   Drain and rinse chickpeas, then toss them with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
6. 6

   Spread seasoned chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until crispy.

   ⏱️ 20 minutes
7. 7

   Chop bell pepper and slice avocado.
8. 8

   Once quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and mix in lime juice.
9. 9

   Assemble the bowls by adding quinoa, roasted chickpeas, bell peppers, and avocado slices on top. Garnish with fresh cilantro.