Description
This Berbere Spiced Chickpea Bowl is a flavorful and wholesome dish inspired by Ethiopian cuisine. It features spiced chickpeas served over quinoa or rice with fresh vegetables and a creamy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Spiced Chickpeas:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon berbere spice blend
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water
Assembly:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt or tahini sauce
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Spiced Chickpeas: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion, add garlic, chickpeas, berbere spice, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and broth. Simmer until thickened.
- Assemble Bowl: Layer quinoa or rice, top with spiced chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, and a dollop of yogurt or tahini sauce. Garnish with herbs.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use tahini sauce instead of yogurt.
- Adjust berbere spice to taste for varying spice levels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Ethiopian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
