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Golden Turmeric Chickpea Bowl

Turmeric-roasted chickpeas and cauliflower over fluffy basmati rice with a bright lemon-herb drizzle and crunchy pickled onions.

30 minGluten-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) Chickpeas
  • 1 head Cauliflower
  • 2 cups Basmati Rice
  • 2 tsp Ground Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • ½ whole Red Onion
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Mint
  • 1 clove Garlic

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Cook basmati rice according to package directions.
  2. Toss chickpeas and cauliflower with 2 tbsp olive oil, turmeric, cumin, and a pinch of salt. Spread on a sheet pan. Roast 22–25 minutes until golden and crispy.
  3. Quick-pickle the red onion in red wine vinegar with a pinch of salt.
  4. Make the herb drizzle: whisk remaining olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and mint.
  5. Divide rice among bowls. Top with roasted chickpeas and cauliflower, pickled onion, and herb drizzle.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories450 kcal
Protein18g
Carbs65g
Fat15g
Fiber12g
Sodium480mg
Sugar3g
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