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Barbecue Chickpea Rice Bowl

This vegan rice bowl is made with mouthwatering barbecue chickpeas, and paired with long-grain brown rice and a hummus vinaigrette.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

Brown Rice

  • 1 Cup Long Grain Brown Rice
  • 2 Cups Water for cooking

Chickpeas

  • 1 1/2 Cups Cooked Chickpeas
  • 2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Cup Barbecue Sauce
  • 1/2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 Tsp Chili Powder
  • Salt to taste

Hummus Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 Cup Hummus any kind will do
  • 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Juice from 1 - 1 1/2 Limes
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

To Serve

  • Baby Kale or any type of greens
  • Any other accoutrements you like

Instructions
 

Brown Rice

  • Start by cooking the brown rice. Bring the rice and water to a boil together, then reduce to a simmer for about a half hour, or until all rice is absorbed.
  • Note - different types of rice can cook at different rates, so when in doubt, just cook the rice based on the package's instructions.
  • When done, fluff with a fork an set aside.

Chickpeas

  • While the rice is cooking, make the chickpeas. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, combine chickpeas, olive oil, barbecue sauce (just use your favorite kind), and spices, and mix until the chickpeas are evenly coated.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and spread chickpeas out as evenly as possible.
  • Bake chickpeas in the oven for 20 minutes, stirring halfway.
  • When done, remove from oven and set aside.

Hummus Vinaigrette

  • In a blender, combine hummus (any kind will do - I used chipotle hummus), olive oil, and lime juice. Add in the juice from 1 lime, taste, and add juice from another 1/2 lime if you like. Blend until everything is evenly mixed.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary - add salt or pepper, etc.

Putting it All Together

  • In bowls, portion out rice, chickpeas, baby kale / greens, and any other toppings you like. Top with as much hummus vinaigrette as you like, then serve!
  • Enjoy!