Spicy Chickpea Protein Bowls | Flavor-Packed Plant Meal Prep

Looking for a meat-free dinner that still satisfies? These Spicy Chickpea Protein Bowls check every box — warm, hearty, and bursting with flavor!
Roasted chickpeas, colorful veggies, and creamy sauce make a high-protein, family-friendly meal that’s ready in 30 minutes.

They’re perfect for lunchboxes, weeknight dinners, or “Meatless Monday” nights the kids will actually enjoy.

Summary

• Prep Time: 10 mins
  
• Cook Time: 20 mins
  
• Total Time: 30 mins
  
• Servings: 4
  

Equipment

• Baking sheet
  
• Mixing bowls
  
• Oven or air fryer
  
• Measuring spoons
  

Ingredients for Spicy Chickpea Protein Bowls

• 2 cups cooked chickpeas (or one 15-oz can, rinsed & drained)
  
• 1 tbsp olive oil
  
• ½ tsp paprika
  
• ½ tsp chili powder
  
• ¼ tsp cumin
  
• Salt & pepper to taste
  
• 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
  
• 1 cup shredded carrots or cabbage
  
• ½ cup diced tomatoes
  
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt (or plant yogurt) + ½ tsp sriracha (for sauce)
  

Instructions for Spicy Chickpea Protein Bowls

1. Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
   
2. Toss chickpeas with olive oil and spices. Spread on baking sheet and roast 20 minutes until crispy.
   
3. Mix Greek yogurt and sriracha for a simple spicy sauce.
   
4. Assemble bowls with rice, veggies, and roasted chickpeas.
   
5. Drizzle with spicy yogurt sauce and serve warm or cold.
   

⚡ Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 380 Protein: 19 g Fat: 11 g Carbs: 46 g
  

💡 Expert Tips

• Add avocado or hummus for extra creaminess.
  
• Swap brown rice for cauliflower rice to cut carbs.
  
• These bowls pack perfectly for lunch — keep the sauce separate until serving.
  
• Roast extra chickpeas for a crunchy snack!
  

Conclusion

These Spicy Chickpea Protein Bowls bring bold flavor and simple nutrition to your family table. They’re fun, fast, and loaded with plant power everyone will love.

Spicy Chickpea Protein Bowls | Flavor-Packed Plant Meal Prep

Crispy roasted chickpeas with veggies and spicy yogurt sauce — a flavorful high-protein bowl everyone will love.

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups cooked chickpeas or one 15-oz can, rinsed & drained
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ¼ tsp cumin
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
• 1 cup shredded carrots or cabbage
• ½ cup diced tomatoes
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt or plant yogurt + ½ tsp sriracha (for sauce)

Equipment

• – Baking sheet
• – Mixing bowls
• Oven or air fryer
• – Measuring spoons

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
2. Toss chickpeas with olive oil and spices. Spread on baking sheet and roast 20 minutes until crispy.
3. Mix Greek yogurt and sriracha for a simple spicy sauce.
4. Assemble bowls with rice, veggies, and roasted chickpeas.
5. Drizzle with spicy yogurt sauce and serve warm or cold.

Notes

⚡ Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories: 380 Protein: 19 g Fat: 11 g Carbs: 46 g

💡 Expert Tips

Add avocado or hummus for extra creaminess.

Swap brown rice for cauliflower rice to cut carbs.

These bowls pack perfectly for lunch — keep the sauce separate until serving.

Roast extra chickpeas for a crunchy snack!

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