This Crispy BBQ Chickpeas Grain Bowl is one of the easiest recipes to through together, plus it’s perfect for meal prep! Give this under 30 minute recipe a try!
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- Restaurant Quality – You are going to absolutely love how this dish tastes like it came right out of the kitchen of your favorite restaurant
- Meal Prep Friendly – each part of this recipe lasts in the fridge up to 5 days, making it amazing and easy for meal prep
- Versatile – You can switch up for whatever grain, main, and vegetables you have on hand. Great creative and have fun!
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BBQ Vegan Grain Bowls
This Crispy BBQ Chickpeas Grain Bowl is one of the easiest recipes to through together, plus it's perfect for meal prep! Give this under 30 minute recipe a try!
Ingredients
For Pickled Cabbage
- 2 cups red cabbage, sliced thinly
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar (120g)
- ½ cup water (120g)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
For Homemade Vegan Ranch
- 1 cup vegan mayo (270g)
- ½ cup non-dairy milk (120g)
- ½ tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tsp dried dill
- ½ tsp dried chives
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
For the Quinoa
- 1 cup dried quinoa, rinsed (170g)
- 3 cups vegetable stock (su with water – 720g)
For the BBQ Chickpeas
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 15 oz canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed (can cook at add your own)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ⅓ cup BBQ Sauce (use your favorite) (90g)
Optional Toppins
- avocado slices
- roasted corn
- fresh lime juice
Instructions
For Pickled Cabbage
- Regular Method: Add all ingredients to a large mason jar or container with a lid and shake. Let sit for 2 hours (up to 2 weeks).Quick Pickle Method: In a small pot, add all ingredients except red cabbage and stir. Once boiling, remove from heat and add to a heat proof container carefully. Add cabbage and stir gently. Close container and let sit for 30 minutes.
For Homemade Vegan Ranch
- Add all the ingredients to a jar and whisk together. Place in fridge until ready to use. Lasts up to 2 weeks.
For the Quinoa
- Add rinsed quinoa and vegetable stock to a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cover. Cook according to package ingredients (about 15 minutes).
For the BBQ Crispy Chickpeas
- In a large skillet, add 2 tablespoon olive oil. Once hot, carefully add the rinsed and drained chickpeas. Stir together and cook for 2 minutes. Add the smoked paprika, onion powder and garlic powder. Stir together and let cook for 30 seconds, careful not to burn. Add in the BBQ sauce and stir together, cook for another 2-3 minutes then remove from heat.
To Assemble
- Add the quinoa to the bottom of a bowl, then top with the BBQ chickpeas, pickled cabbage and any other desired toppings. Drizzle with the homemade ranch.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I make this a Top 9 Allergen Free?
Yes! Make sure to use a safe for you non-dairy milk and vegan mayo. Otherwise it’s Top 9 Free.
How long does this last?
This will last up to 5 days in the fridge.
Can I freeze this recipe?
We don’t recommend freezing this recipe.
What’s the best way to reheat?
You can place in the microwave until heated through.
Great flavor, quick and easy for any level cook
Glad you enjoyed, would love to hear what you’d change to give it 5 stars?
This is sooo good! And so fast and easy – thank you for sharing! This is going in the regular rotation for sure
Love it!
We enjoyed this recipe. To add more protein, I crumbled some tempeh and heated it with water in the frying pan first for 10 minutes then I added the chickpeas and seasonings. I also crisped the quinoa in the oven after cooking. I made the roasted corn and served it with the ranch dressing. When I made the ranch, I doubled the herbs. It was all delicious!
Love this, so happy you enjoyed
Thank you for fun and new recipes! I would have never thought to put BBQ sauce over chickpeas, but the combo is delicious. I’ve gotten my friend at work to make and eat this tasty, filling bowl as well! The pickled cabbage goes with so many other things. Highly recommend!
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I made the cabbage and the ranch dressing superb!!! Do you have an alternative for the chickpeas. I do not like them. Been a vegan about 17 years now and I have not found love for the chickpea yet. An alternative possibly?
So glad you’re enjoying some of the recipe already! For chickpeas, we’d suggest another bean – like a white bean, but also edamame, cauliflower would also work great here, tofu…your cooking times may alter depending on what you choose
It SLAPPPPPPSSSSSS!
HAHA, thanks!
I’m just saying EVERYTHING I have tried has simply SLAPPED!
Love it!