Savory Garlic Mushroom Chickpea Bowl (Printable Version)
A protein-rich plant-based breakfast with crispy chickpeas, garlic mushrooms, and fresh greens for a satisfying morning meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
02 - 1 cup baby spinach or kale
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 small avocado, sliced
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
→ Chickpeas
07 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ For Serving
12 - 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
13 - 2 teaspoons lemon juice
14 - Chili flakes, to taste
# How To Make:
01 - Pat chickpeas completely dry with a clean kitchen towel. Toss dried chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chickpeas and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside.
03 - Add a splash of olive oil to the same skillet if needed. Sauté red onion for 2 minutes until softened. Add garlic and mushrooms, cooking for 5 to 7 minutes until mushrooms are browned and tender.
04 - Stir in spinach or kale and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until just wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
05 - Divide cooked grain between two bowls if using. Top with sautéed vegetables, crispy chickpeas, avocado slices, and fresh parsley.
06 - Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with chili flakes. Serve immediately while chickpeas remain crispy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The crispy chickpeas give you that satisfying crunch usually missing from breakfast bowls
- Everything cooks in one skillet, making cleanup almost nonexistent
02 -
- Undercooked chickpeas taste mushy instead of crunchy, so let them get properly golden in the pan
- The mushrooms will release a lot of water at first, keep cooking until that evaporates and they start browning
03 -
- Dont crowd the pan when cooking the chickpeas or they will steam instead of crisp
- Let the skillet get properly hot before adding the mushrooms so they sear instead of steam