Sometimes when I’m getting dinner ready I don’t even have a plan about what’s going to happen. A few frantic moments to quickly catalogue what’s the cupboard and fridge and something should happen. But sometimes it doesn’t. The other weekend, I cooked up some brown rice with the intention that whipping up some fried rice the following evening would be perfect. But I didn’t have a clue what I was going to make for dinner that night. I took stock and let a few ideas germinate and this is what I came up with.
This rice bowl is simple and delicious and I’ve really been digging on these healthy bowls lately as they’re filling and really quite flavourful. The roasted chickpeas added a spicy, nutty crunch to the dish while the vegetables were just simply sauteed. I used what vegetables were in my crisper but this is highly adaptable, so throw in what you like! Cornelius topped his dish with a bit of soy sauce, but I used some mango chutney and a bit of hot sauce on mine. Delicious!
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brown rice bowl with vegetables & roasted chickpeas
1 c brown rice
2 c water
1 t salt1 can of chickpeas, drained & rinsed
1 T curry paste
1 T olive oil
1 T cumin seeds, toasted & lightly crushed
1/4 t salt
1 t hot sauce1 T olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch bit of ginger, diced
1/2 zucchini, sliced
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1/2 c leftover diced chicken or tofu (optional)1. Boil water and add in salt and brown rice. Simmer covered over medium heat until most of the water has been absorbed. Turn down heat to low and simmer until ready.
2. Turn oven to 400F. In a bowl, mix up the chickpeas, curry paste, cumin seeds , salt and hot sauce. Spread onto a baking dish and bake for 30-45 minutes, until chickpeas shrink and get a bit crunchy. Shake the dish a few times to get things moving.
3. In a large saute pan, heat olive oil over medium high heat, adding garlic, ginger and onion. When soft, add in remaining vegetables and protien. Saute until the vegetables are bright and crisp and the protien is heated through.
4. Dish out brown rice into deep bowls and top with roasted chickpeas and vegetable mixture. Serve with soy sauce, mango chutney or hot sauce, if desired.
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HOLY YUM CHICKPEA GOODNESS!!
I’ve been meaning to try some roasted chickpeas for awhile now…I saw them on another blog and these look just as good! Must get on that…
NAOmni
yum, yum, yum, yum…what more can I say?
I’ve been thinking about doing something with that tin of chickpeas in my pantry – now I know what we’ll have for dinner tonight.
Summer
This is exactly what I need. I went on a Southern food rampage this morning, and for the first time ever my body is actually craving veggies.
I love rice bowls and never make them. Thanks for the inspiration. Everything is better with chickpeas in my opinion.
The roasted chickpeas look fantastic!
Mmm this looks good. I’ve been wanting to make some sort of roasted chickpeas!
I too love these bowls you’ve been posting. They are exactly what I look for in a meal. And the roasted chickpeas are genius. I’ll be making this over the weekend for sure. Thanks, I’m headed over to your interview now!
you had me at ‘roasted chickpea’!
These look fantastic, I love anything with chickpeas!
This looks so yummy… Justin and I were just talking about how we could easily eat brown rice with fresh veggies/beans/cheese every night of the week.
Mmm. Love the idea of the curry paste on the chickpeas. All I have is green curry paste, but I bet it would still be good.
Mmm, I love roasted chickpeas. We usually toss them with nutritional yeast, black pepper, and olive oil. I like the curry paste idea!
OH, I’ve been on a crazy chickpea kick lately (http://www.clovesandcream.com/2009/03/chana-punjabi.html). This looks so yummy, especially the veggies!
Oh man would I love this!
Chickpeas are so versatile, I just love that. But you know the best part of eating foods just like this is the fact that your sugar cravings are just gone, plus this will hold you for hours on end.
This looks divine! I’ve have such a craving for both chickpeas and zucchini recently- looks like you gave me my answer
looks delicious! I`m always looking for new ways to use chickpeas!
Oh holy crap does that look good. I adore chickpeas, and this looks like a great new way to make them (I always make them the same way…must get out of the rut!).
VeggieGirl, it is indeed goodness through and through!
Naomni, they’re so worth it…and it’s such little effort!
Bijoux, it’s definitely yum!
Summer, let me know how it goes!
Haha, this is perfect for relieving over-indulgences.
I agree, Dana!
Thanks, lisa!
Eatme, go for it. They’re delicious.
Thanks Hayley, I love these bowls too!
Joy, that’s all I need to say!
Thanks Marta!
Yes, me too, Crystal!
Maggie, I think it would be great with green curry paste! Try it and see!
Samantha, I always make roasted chickpeas differently, tho I’ve never used nutritional yeast on them!
I never get tired of chickpeas either, Laura!
Dawn, totally! Perfect fill your stomach (not your pants) food!
Jodye, I’m not even a huge zucchini fan and I loved this!
Thanks Rootbeer!
Yes, out of your rut, cakespy!!
Yay, thanks Katerina, I’ve been doing well on the blog luck lately!
I keep seeing roasted chickpeas. I must do this! Yours look fantastic!
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Mmm! Yet another thing to do with chickpeas! I’m setting some garbanzos to soak as soon as I get home from work!
Wow, this looks so good! Definitely one of those meals that I look forward to trying!
I just discover your blog, and love it! I´ll be reading it all over to the begining, good luck.!!
Great pictures!
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The chickpeas look delish!! Gotta try ’em.
How is it, with the amount of chickpeas I ingest, that I’ve never tried roasting ’em? Hmmm. I’ll have to have a word with myself about that one!
I heart chickpeas like this! Nice pic!
One can never have too many chickpea recipes. I’ve added this one to my list.
Thanks redmenace, roasted chickpeas are awesome.
Indeed donna, enjoy!
Miss Kate, you’re better than I am. I just open a can!
Sarena, it’s definitely delicious.
Thanks tarteria!
Daily Spud, I’m shocked! They’re fab. I’m sure you’ll love them.
Thanks Sarah.
It’s true! I love chickpeas too, Scott.
Delicous recipe. Keep them comin
Good gravy. those chickpeas are sexy… I bet you could just eat those like popcorn…
The salad looks suitably refreshing and although it appears to be teetering on the edge of healthy, it looks like it’s got a firm footing on the delicious side.
Good gravy. those chickpeas are sexy… I bet you could just eat those like popcorn…
The salad looks suitably refreshing and although it appears to be teetering on the edge of healthy, it looks like it’s got a firm footing on the delicious side.
Good gravy. those chickpeas are sexy… I bet you could just eat those like popcorn…
The salad looks suitably refreshing and although it appears to be teetering on the edge of healthy, it looks like it’s got a firm footing on the delicious side.
Good gravy. those chickpeas are sexy… I bet you could just eat those like popcorn…
The salad looks suitably refreshing and although it appears to be teetering on the edge of healthy, it looks like it’s got a firm footing on the delicious side.
Good gravy. those chickpeas are sexy… I bet you could just eat those like popcorn…
The salad looks suitably refreshing and although it appears to be teetering on the edge of healthy, it looks like it’s got a firm footing on the delicious side.
Good gravy. those chickpeas are sexy… I bet you could just eat those like popcorn…
The salad looks suitably refreshing and although it appears to be teetering on the edge of healthy, it looks like it’s got a firm footing on the delicious side.
Good gravy. those chickpeas are sexy… I bet you could just eat those like popcorn…
The salad looks suitably refreshing and although it appears to be teetering on the edge of healthy, it looks like it’s got a firm footing on the delicious side.
Good gravy. those chickpeas are sexy… I bet you could just eat those like popcorn…
The salad looks suitably refreshing and although it appears to be teetering on the edge of healthy, it looks like it’s got a firm footing on the delicious side.
Good gravy. those chickpeas are sexy… I bet you could just eat those like popcorn…
The salad looks suitably refreshing and although it appears to be teetering on the edge of healthy, it looks like it’s got a firm footing on the delicious side.
Good gravy. those chickpeas are sexy… I bet you could just eat those like popcorn…
The salad looks suitably refreshing and although it appears to be teetering on the edge of healthy, it looks like it’s got a firm footing on the delicious side.
Good gravy. those chickpeas are sexy… I bet you could just eat those like popcorn…
The salad looks suitably refreshing and although it appears to be teetering on the edge of healthy, it looks like it’s got a firm footing on the delicious side.
Good gravy. those chickpeas are sexy… I bet you could just eat those like popcorn…
The salad looks suitably refreshing and although it appears to be teetering on the edge of healthy, it looks like it’s got a firm footing on the delicious side.
Will do, Ryan!
Pierre, you can definitely eat the roasted chickpeas like popcorn. Makes a great snack.
I wanted to let you know I tried this recipe last night, and it was delish. I have leftovers, and it’s hard not to gobble them up!
I made a variation of this dish tonite and loved it! I used red chard and mushrooms for veggies and added a sqeeze of lime juice at the end. Yum! Thank you!
What kind of hot sauce do you use for this? Thanks.
Hi Cynthia, I usually use what I have around: either sriracha or Frank’s Red Hot, though sometimes I use one from Portland called Ardvark which is very good too (but hard to come by from here).