Crispy Chickpea and Avocado Lunch Bowl
A protein-packed bowl of spiced crispy chickpeas, avocado, and rice with a zesty lime dressing — a satisfying plant-based lunch.

Total
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) Canned chickpeas, drained and patted dry
- 1.5 cups Cooked white rice
- 1 Avocado, sliced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 Lime, juiced
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Toss chickpeas with 1 tbsp olive oil, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
- 3
Roast on a baking sheet for 20 minutes, shaking halfway, until crispy.
- 4
Divide warm rice between two bowls and top with crispy chickpeas, avocado, and cherry tomatoes.
- 5
Whisk remaining olive oil with lime juice and drizzle over the bowls.
- 6
Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
560
28% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 14 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 540 mg |
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