Korean BBQ Chickpea Bowls with roasted zucchini, carrots, and rice. A vegetarian, meal-prep-friendly dinner ready in 30 minutes!
Need a protein-packed dinner to help fuel your evening?
Chickpeas are an amazing source of protein and fiber! And canned chickpeas are budget-friendly and easy to just pull out of the pantry.
These Korean BBQ Chickpea Bowls are vegetarian, made with crispy roasted chickpeas, and have a sweet-savory sauce that'll make you want to cook this over and over.
Keep reading for the entire recipe, and get tips on how to meal prep and store!
Ingredients
This serves 4 people and is ready in about 30 minutes!
- Soy sauce
- Tomato sauce
- Honey
- Ground ginger
- Garlic
- Pepper
- Sesame oil
- Rice
- Zucchini
- Carrots
- Chickpeas
- Lime juice
- Sesame seeds
How to Make
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, water, tomato sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, pepper, and sesame oil.
Step 2
Spread the chickpeas on a small baking sheet and pour all except 2 tablespoons of the sauce over top, stirring around.
Step 3
Place the diced zucchini on a large baking sheet, drizzling with olive oil and sprinkling with salt and pepper if desired. Place both baking sheets in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, removing to stir halfway through.
Step 4
Remove both from the oven. Divide into 4 bowls, then divide the shredded carrots, lime juice, sesame seeds, and remaining sauce.
How to Store Leftovers
Once these have cooled to room temperature, store in an airtight container in the fridge. Use up within 3-5 days.
What to Serve With This
These bowls are meant to be enjoyed as a full meal! You could always add some extra vegetables to it if you need more food.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe good for meal prep?
Definitely! It all keeps well in the fridge until you're ready to eat.
The shredded carrots are raw. So if you want to heat this in the microwave, you can keep the carrots separate until the bowl is heated through.
What other toppings go well in this?
- Green onion
- Cilantro
- Edamame
- Brussels sprouts
- Red pepper flakes
What can I use instead of rice?
Quinoa is another grain that would work great in this! It's made with whole grains, and has a bit of extra protein as well.
Is this recipe vegan?
The only ingredient that makes this non-vegan is the honey. To make this recipe vegan, use maple syrup instead!
Korean BBQ Chickpea Bowls
Korean BBQ Chickpea Bowls with roasted zucchini, carrots, and rice. A vegetarian, meal-prep-friendly dinner ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 cup dried rice, cooked
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 15-ounce canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, water, tomato sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, pepper, and sesame oil.
- Spread the chickpeas on a small baking sheet and pour all except 2 tablespoons of the sauce over top, stirring around.
- Place the diced zucchini on a large baking sheet, drizzling with olive oil and sprinkling with salt and pepper if desired.
- Place both baking sheets in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, removing to stir halfway through.
- Remove both from the oven. Divide into 4 bowls, then divide the shredded carrots, lime juice, sesame seeds, and remaining sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 368Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 1094mgCarbohydrates: 66gFiber: 7gSugar: 12gProtein: 14g
Jaime is a Nutrition Coach through the ISSA and professional writer. She has 4 years experience coaching and 9 years experience in writing. She enjoys cooking easy meals, running, and learning more about food.
Jaime specializes in helping women with ADHD learn to meal plan and cook healthier meals without getting overwhelmed.
