Berbere Spiced Chickpea Bowl Recipe
This Berbere Spiced Chickpea Bowl is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines the earthy taste of chickpeas with the aromatic berbere spice blend. Packed with protein and fiber, this bowl is perfect for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course, Bowl
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Ethiopian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 1/2 tsp berbere spice blend
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Additional:
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional)
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook onion: Add and cook until softened.
- Saute garlic and bell pepper: Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add chickpeas and spices: Cook until fragrant.
- Stir in spinach: Cook until wilted.
- Assemble: Divide into bowls, add yogurt if desired, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra texture, roast the chickpeas before adding them to the skillet.
- This bowl can be made vegan by omitting the yogurt.
- Adjust the amount of berbere spice depending on your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
