BBQ Chickpea Bowl with a Quick Creamy Coleslaw
This BBQ chickpea bowl is so satisfying and bold in flavor. This is such a great plant-based recipe for when you are craving smoky BBQ food. Simple & quick to make, great for meal-prep and also healthy!
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 672kcal
Ingredients
- 2 x 15 oz canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
- ½ cup water or veggie broth
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp liquid smoke
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
For the quick creamy coleslaw
- 4 cups cabbage, green and/or purple finely sliced
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- 2-3 green onion sliced
- ½ cup vegan mayo homemade or store-bought
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp dijon
- 1 small clove of garlic crushed
- ½ tsp salt or to taste
To serve
- 2 cups cooked brown rice (or enough for 4 bowls) or other cooked grains like farro or barley
- 4 cooked corn on the cob
Instructions
- In a small pot, add all the BBQ chickpea ingredients and stir to combine. Then, warm on medium-high heat and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes. The chickpeas are ready when the sauce is to desired consistency.
- While the chickpeas are cooking, make the coleslaw by combining the cabbage, carrot and green onion in a large bowl. Then in a small bowl, whisk to combine the sauce ingredients, then add to the cabbage. Stir and set aside until ready to serve.
- To serve, lay some rice to the bottom of a bowl and top with some BBQ chickpea, coleslaw and corn on the cob. Top with more green onion, if desired. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Store any leftover BBQ chickpeas or coleslaw in air tight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat the chickpeas in the microwave when ready to eat (you can also add a splash of water if needed first).
- This recipe makes for great sandwiches filling too! Stuff a toasted bun with the chickpeas (you can roughly mash some of them) and top with the slaw for a sloppy joe's kind of sandwich.
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
Nutrition
Calories: 672kcal | Carbohydrates: 97g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1989mg | Potassium: 1049mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 5797IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 5mg