Hot Honey Chickpea Bowls

Hot Honey Chickpea Bowls

from jaroflemons.com
20 min

Hot Honey Chickpea Bowls that are the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory! Loaded with flavor and nutrition, these hearty bowls make for a delicious lunch or dinner recipe. They're also great for prepping in advance and taking on-the-go. Make this easy vegetarian recipe in 20 minutes or less for a meal that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 15 oz. can chickpeas (drained)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 Tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 4-5 stalks celery (chopped)
  • 4 medium carrots (chopped or shredded)
  • 4 Tbsp healthy ranch dressing (optional, for topping)
  • cilantro (for topping)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a skillet or sauce pan, heat up the oil and garlic over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add in the chickpeas.

  3. 3

    Whisk together the honey, sriracha, salt, pepper, cayenne, and crushed red pepper in a bowl.

  4. 4

    Pour the hot honey sauce over the chickpeas and bring to a simmer.

  5. 5

    Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken and reduce.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat and let cool as the sauce continues to thicken for 3-5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Serve the hot honey chickpeas over cooked rice along with celery, carrots, cilantro, and a drizzle of ranch dressing!