Crispy Chickpea Bowls (Printable)

Spiced roasted chickpeas, creamy hummus, and grilled vegetables layered for a hearty, plant-based bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chickpeas

01 - 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Hummus

08 - 1 1/2 cups hummus (store-bought or homemade)

→ Grilled Vegetables

09 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced
10 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
11 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
12 - 1 small red onion, sliced
13 - 2 tbsp olive oil
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Garnishes

15 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
16 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
17 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
02 - Pat the chickpeas dry with a clean towel. Toss them with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
03 - Roast the chickpeas for 25–30 minutes, shaking the pan halfway, until golden and crispy.
04 - While chickpeas roast, preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Toss zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill the vegetables for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and nicely charred.
05 - To assemble, spread a generous scoop of hummus in each bowl. Top with grilled vegetables and crispy chickpeas.
06 - Garnish with chopped parsley, sesame seeds, and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Roasted chickpeas add a satisfying crunch that makes healthy eating anything but boring.
  • It’s endlessly flexible – you can swap in any vegetables you have lurking in the fridge, and each bowl is a little different every time.
02 -
  • Chickpeas need to be extra dry before roasting—any moisture and they’ll steam instead of crisp.
  • Letting the veggies rest for a minute after grilling keeps them juicy and makes assembly less messy.
03 -
  • Give the chickpeas plenty of space on the baking sheet so they roast evenly.
  • A light dusting of extra smoked paprika once the chickpeas come out of the oven boosts the wow factor.
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