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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Lunch and Dinner Β» Curried Chickpea Bowls with Cauliflower

    ★★★★★ from 6 reviews

    Curried Chickpea Bowls with Cauliflower

    Published Oct 31, 2016 Β· Modified Sep 8, 2022 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 31 Comments

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    Gorgeous Chickpea Bowls with cauliflower, sweet potatoes, rice, and crave-worthy almond curry sauce. A bright, easy and healthy vegetarian meal packed with flavor! Vegan and gluten-free.

    This one pan Curried Cauliflower Chickpea Buddha Bowl is an easy and delicious vegetarian meal, perfect for workweek lunches! Vegan and gluten-free.

    I never say no to curry.

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    So instead of creating brand new recipes with brand new ingredients, sometimes I'm gonna modify old gems.  A sauce I love from that old recipe, a big idea from a recent recipe, a new seasonal veg, whatever. Keep it different and keep it exciting but if you don't have the time, then don't work harder than you have to.

    This one pan Curried Cauliflower Chickpea Buddha Bowl is an easy and delicious vegetarian meal, perfect for workweek lunches! Vegan and gluten-free.

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    This one pan Curried Cauliflower Chickpea Buddha Bowl is an easy and delicious vegetarian meal, perfect for workweek lunches! Vegan and gluten-free.

    We're not reinventing the wheel, here. We're putting things together that we know will work, nourish, and satisfy.

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    Curried Chickpea Bowls with Cauliflower

    ★★★★★ 5 from 6 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 30 mins
    • Total Time: 40 mins
    • Yield: 4 bowls 1x
    • Category: Main Meal
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: Indian
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    Gorgeous Chickpea Bowls with cauliflower, sweet potatoes, rice, and crave-worthy almond curry sauce. An easy and delicious vegetarian meal that's perfect for a bright, healthy meal!


    Ingredients

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    For the bowls:

    • 1-15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • 1 medium head cauliflower, chopped into florets
    • 1 large sweet potato, diced
    • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    • 2-3 cups cooked brown rice
    • handful of cilantro and chopped almonds, for garnish

    For the sauce:

    • 1 cup filtered water
    • ½ cup raw or roasted almonds
    • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
    • 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup (can sub 4 pitted Medjool dates)
    • 1 tsp dried ginger
    • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
    • 2 tsp mild curry powder
    • ½ tsp turmeric
    • 1 tsp fine sea salt

    Instructions

    1. Place almonds in a small bowl. Cover with hot water and set aside.
    2. Cook rice according to package directions.
    3. Preheat oven to 400F. Spray an extra large baking sheet or two regular ones with cooking spray.
    4. Place chickpeas, cauliflower florets and diced sweet potatoes onto sheet. Add olive oil and a good pinch of salt and pepper, tossing to combine. Roast for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
    5. Meanwhile, drain almonds and place in a high speed blender (I used my Nutribullet) with the rest of the sauce ingredients. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    6. Assemble bowls by placing rice at the bottom followed by the chickpea veggie mixture. Drizzle with plenty of sauce, garnish with cilantro and almonds, and serve!

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Donna L Opthoff says

      December 02, 2020 at 11:25 pm

      What is the nutrition value of this recipe? Specifically the calorie density?

      Reply
    2. Fanny says

      December 22, 2019 at 12:48 pm

      Hi !
      Is it a totally stupid question if I ask if you eat it cold or hot ? :-s
      Thanks for answering anyway πŸ˜‰
      F.

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 13, 2020 at 3:13 pm

        Either one!

        Reply
    3. Lani says

      March 04, 2017 at 12:46 pm

      Since I avoid nuts what could I use in its place?

      Reply
      • Val says

        June 20, 2017 at 6:41 pm

        I used Greek yogurt in place of almonds and it was awesome.

        ★★★★★

        Reply
    4. Lani says

      March 04, 2017 at 12:46 pm

      Since I avoid nuts what could I use in its place?

      Reply
      • Val says

        June 20, 2017 at 6:41 pm

        I used Greek yogurt in place of almonds and it was awesome.

        ★★★★★

        Reply
    5. kiwitrailrunner says

      November 24, 2016 at 1:09 am

      This is the Bomb! Made it tonight & will definitely make again. Especially the sauce! I used curry paste for extra kick & a little less water.
      Thank you so much! Love your blog.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 26, 2016 at 11:15 pm

        Awesome! Thrilled you liked it.

        Reply
    6. kiwitrailrunner says

      November 24, 2016 at 1:09 am

      This is the Bomb! Made it tonight & will definitely make again. Especially the sauce! I used curry paste for extra kick & a little less water.
      Thank you so much! Love your blog.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 26, 2016 at 11:15 pm

        Awesome! Thrilled you liked it.

        Reply
    7. Deryn @ Running on Real Food says

      November 12, 2016 at 9:27 pm

      Oooh ya, this looks delish. I'll be making that sauce and putting in on everything! I'm all about the sweet and salty. I'm glad someone mentioned doubling it πŸ˜‰ thanks!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 13, 2016 at 8:04 pm

        The sauce is everythang!! Let me know how it goes πŸ™‚

        Reply
    8. Deryn @ Running on Real Food says

      November 12, 2016 at 9:27 pm

      Oooh ya, this looks delish. I'll be making that sauce and putting in on everything! I'm all about the sweet and salty. I'm glad someone mentioned doubling it πŸ˜‰ thanks!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 13, 2016 at 8:04 pm

        The sauce is everythang!! Let me know how it goes πŸ™‚

        Reply
    9. Cindy Brown says

      November 03, 2016 at 9:52 pm

      Saw the recipe today, picked up cauliflower at the grocery store, and made it for my dinner tonight! Had some extra cooked carrots so tossed those in, too. I would especially encourage serve over black or red rice for a nice color contrast. YUM! Make a double batch of the sauce, you'll want it. Maybe soak the almonds in the hot water for awhile prior to pureeing to make a smoother sauce?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 08, 2016 at 11:28 am

        So happy to hear you tried it and switched a couple things up to make it your own! I bet it was delish. Thanks for reading:)

        Reply
    10. Cindy Brown says

      November 03, 2016 at 9:52 pm

      Saw the recipe today, picked up cauliflower at the grocery store, and made it for my dinner tonight! Had some extra cooked carrots so tossed those in, too. I would especially encourage serve over black or red rice for a nice color contrast. YUM! Make a double batch of the sauce, you'll want it. Maybe soak the almonds in the hot water for awhile prior to pureeing to make a smoother sauce?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 08, 2016 at 11:28 am

        So happy to hear you tried it and switched a couple things up to make it your own! I bet it was delish. Thanks for reading:)

        Reply
    11. Brooklyn Murtaugh says

      October 31, 2016 at 6:28 pm

      Oh looks so warm and delicious!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 01, 2016 at 10:57 am

        It's perfect for a chilly Autumn day! Thanks for reading πŸ™‚

        Reply
    12. Brooklyn Murtaugh says

      October 31, 2016 at 6:28 pm

      Oh looks so warm and delicious!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 01, 2016 at 10:57 am

        It's perfect for a chilly Autumn day! Thanks for reading πŸ™‚

        Reply
    13. Sam @ Hygge Wellness says

      October 31, 2016 at 5:18 pm

      I am super pumped to make this. Looks amaze balls!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 01, 2016 at 10:58 am

        Yay let me know how you like it!

        Reply
    14. Sam @ Hygge Wellness says

      October 31, 2016 at 5:18 pm

      I am super pumped to make this. Looks amaze balls!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 01, 2016 at 10:58 am

        Yay let me know how you like it!

        Reply
    15. Kate says

      October 31, 2016 at 12:23 pm

      Some of my favorite recipes are variations of things I made before! Saying no can be so hard, especially when it is something I'd be interested in. But more me time is always appreciated!
      E

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 31, 2016 at 5:20 pm

        Amen, lady!

        Reply
    16. Kate says

      October 31, 2016 at 12:23 pm

      Some of my favorite recipes are variations of things I made before! Saying no can be so hard, especially when it is something I'd be interested in. But more me time is always appreciated!
      E

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 31, 2016 at 5:20 pm

        Amen, lady!

        Reply

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