Spicy Chickpea Meal Prep Bowl
A quick high protein vegetarian meal prep recipe for those who love spicy food. This high protein meal prep bowl is full of fiber, and fats making for a filling lunch or dinner meal.
Servings: 2 meal prep bowls
Ingredients
Chickpeas
- 2 cans chickpeas
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (crushed)
- 2 tsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 cup parsley (chopped)
Other
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup mature cheddar (shredded)
- 1 red bell pepper
- chopped parsley
Spices
- 1.5 tsp chilli powder
- 2 tsp coriander leaf
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- dash of salt
Instructions
- Mix all the spices and set aside.
- Heat the oil over medium heat, add onions, garlic and stir fry until translucent. Afterward, add the chickpeas and the mixture of spices.
- Cook for around 7-10 minutes until chickpeas get beautifully toasted. Afterward, stir in the parsley and lemon juice.
- Slice a large avocado and sweet red pepper. Add the chickpeas to food containers and cover with parsley.
- Finally, add cheese, avocado slices, and paprika slices. Feel free to squeeze some lemon juice on avocado so it stays fresh for longer.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 meal prep bowl (22 oz) | Calories: 736kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 32g | Fiber: 24g