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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- 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.
I made this tonight and it was wonderful. I was skeptical about the combo of ingredients but it totally worked. I have tried several of your recipes and this one was one of our favorites. Who knew barbeque garbanzo beans was a thing.
We’re so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to let us know your experience with it!
Accidentally submitted my review without stars. Definitely a 5 star recipe!
Thank you!!
Shockingly good for something so simple! I served this over a bed of massaged kale & chopped romaine. I also added cilantro, scallions, and peas (because I had them). I used silken tofu as the base of my ranch with just a dollop of veganaise for flavor. Oh, and I liked the tempeh suggestion someone had so I did one package of tempeh and one can of garbanzo beans. This bowl was the bomb! Despite all the stuff I added, the super stars that made this sing was the epic ranch, the pickled cabbage, and making the bbq garbanzo/tempeh. Those flavors were perfection together. Thank you once again!!
We are so glad you found it ‘shockingly good’! We absolutely love how you made this your own. The mix of tempeh and chickpeas sounds like a fantastic combination for texture, and using silken tofu for the ranch? Such a smart tip! We are thrilled those core flavors came together perfectly for you. Thank you for sharing your delicious spin on our recipe!
This meal was kid approved! It was packed with flavor and so easy to make! The ranch sauce was AMAZING!
Awww thank you! Always a win when the kids approve of the recipe!
soooo good
Thank you so much!!
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