22g Protein Chickpea Plate Recipe
22g Protein Chickpea Plate Recipe rescues dinner when balanced meals feel necessary but motivation prefers dramatic lounging tonight.
You arrange roasted chickpeas grains vegetables and sauce because nourishing plates deserve bold personality always.
This dish delivers protein comfort confidence proving vegan dinners easily outshine expensive restaurant bowls everywhere.
22g Protein Chickpea Plate Recipe
22g Protein Chickpea Plate Recipe combines roasted chickpeas, grains, vegetables, and creamy dressing into a filling vegan plate.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss chickpeas, olive oil, paprika, cumin, and salt in a bowl.
- Spread chickpeas on a baking tray.
- Roast chickpeas 20 minutes until crisp.
- Mix tahini, lemon juice, and water to make sauce.
- Divide quinoa into serving plates.
- Add roasted chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, and lettuce.
- Drizzle sauce over plate before serving.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 380Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 22g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
Iron: 25%Folate: 40%
Calcium: 15%
Magnesium: 18%
Potassium: 14%
Additional notes / tips to enhance flavor
- Add roasted eggplant for depth.
- Sprinkle chili flakes for heat.
- Use brown rice instead of quinoa.
- Add olives for Mediterranean flavor.
- Serve warm or room temperature.
