Savory Turmeric Chickpea Bowl (Printable Version)
Protein-packed morning bowl with spiced chickpeas, wilted spinach, and creamy avocado toppings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chickpeas
01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp ground turmeric
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Vegetables
08 - 3 cups fresh baby spinach
09 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 1 clove garlic, minced
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Toppings
12 - 1 small avocado, sliced
13 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
14 - 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
15 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# How To Make:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add drained chickpeas, turmeric, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are golden and slightly crisp. Remove from skillet and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, add remaining tablespoon olive oil. Sauté red onion for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
03 - Add spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until just wilted. Remove from heat.
04 - Divide sautéed spinach and onions between two bowls. Top each with turmeric chickpeas.
05 - Arrange sliced avocado on top, sprinkle with fresh herbs, and add pumpkin or sunflower seeds if desired. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You'll feel satisfied for hours without the heavy breakfast crash that usually follows by lunchtime
- The turmeric chickpeas become slightly crispy in spots, creating this incredible texture contrast against soft wilted spinach
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant brunch menu
02 -
- The chickpeas continue crisping slightly from residual heat, so remove them while they look a touch underdone
- Don't crowd your skillet or the chickpeas will steam instead of crisp. Use your largest pan.
- Spinach retains water, so you might see moisture in the pan. This is normal and actually helps the wilting process.
03 -
- Pat your chickpeas completely dry with paper towels before cooking for maximum crispness
- Warm your bowls slightly in the oven before serving to keep everything hotter longer