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BBQ Ranch Chickpea Quinoa Bowls

BBQ Ranch Chickpea Quinoa Bowls

Enjoy tasty and nutritious BBQ Ranch Chickpea Quinoa Bowls packed with flavors! Perfect for meal prep—try this easy recipe today!

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 3

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. sweetener of choice (granulated sugar, honey, or maple syrup)
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup dry (uncooked) quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and patted dry
  • 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 3/4 cup frozen/thawed fire-roasted corn, warmed
  • 1 medium avocado, cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 tsp. dried dill (or 2 tsp. fresh)
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp. each kosher salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place red onions in a medium heat-proof bowl. In a medium pot, combine vinegar, 1/2 cup water, sweetener, and salt; bring to a boil. Turn off heat and pour vinegar mixture over red onions. Let sit for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) at room temperature.
  2. Using the same pot, combine quinoa, vegetable broth, and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed, about 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from heat, stir gently, then cover again until ready to assemble.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chickpeas and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes until slightly crisp. Season with smoked paprika and garlic powder along with a pinch of salt. Add BBQ sauce and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until glazed.
  5. Divide the quinoa mixture evenly among three bowls. Top each with BBQ chickpeas, warm fire-roasted corn, pickled red onion slices, avocado chunks, and grated cheddar cheese. Drizzle with yogurt ranch dressing before serving.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing/Boiling
  • Cuisine: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 510
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 61g
  • Fiber: 14g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Customize your toppings with fresh herbs or seeds. Batch cook for easy grab-and-go meals throughout the week. Feel free to substitute quinoa with other grains like brown rice or farro.

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