Spicy Chickpea Freekeh Buddha Bowl
This Spicy Chickpea Freekeh Buddha Bowl is a vibrant, nutritious, and flavorful meal perfect for lunch or dinner!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas well drained
- 1 tablespoon harissa powder
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 125 g cracked freekeh
- 1 carrot peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 1 wedge purple cabbage finely chopped
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 red bell pepper finely sliced
- 100 g fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 lime cut in half, to serve
- handful fresh cilantro to serve
- 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes optional
- sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Freekeh
- Rinse the cracked freekeh under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed freekeh and a pinch of sea salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Roast the Chickpeas
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a mixing bowl, combine drained chickpeas, harissa powder, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat. Spread chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until crispy and golden.
Prepare the Vegetables
- While chickpeas and freekeh cook, peel and cut the carrot into matchsticks, finely chop the purple cabbage, slice the red bell pepper, and set aside fresh baby spinach leaves.
Assemble the Buddha Bowl
- Place a generous scoop of freekeh at the bottom of a bowl. Top with roasted chickpeas, matchstick carrots, purple cabbage, sliced avocado, red bell pepper, and fresh spinach.
Add Finishing Touches
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and, if desired, sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top. Serve with lime wedges for a zesty squeeze.
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Spoon
Notes
- For gluten-free, substitute freekeh with quinoa or brown rice.
- Store assembled bowls in airtight containers for up to 3 days; keep avocado separate to avoid browning.
- Ensure chickpeas are spread in a single layer when roasting for even crispiness.
- Use ripe avocados for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- Add more harissa powder or cayenne pepper to increase spiciness.