Ingredients
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Peanut Sauce
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- ½ teaspoon grated peeled ginger
- ¼ cup all‑natural creamy peanut butter
- 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbsp reduced‑sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
Chickpeas & Bowls
- 2 (14.5‑oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 Tbsp neutral oil
- ¾ tsp kosher salt, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp grated peeled ginger
- ¼ head red cabbage (≈ 6 oz), shredded (~3 cups)
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
- 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 4 lime wedges
Instructions
- Make the peanut sauce: In a bowl, whisk together grated garlic, ginger, peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil until smooth. Add warm water if needed to adjust consistency.
- Prepare the chickpeas: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add chickpeas and ½ tsp salt. Cook 5–7 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add aromatics: Stir in garlic and remaining ginger. Cook 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Prep veggies: Shred cabbage, slice cucumbers, shred carrot, and chop cilantro. Toss cabbage with remaining salt and cilantro.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide brown rice between bowls. Top with chickpeas, cabbage mix, carrots, and cucumbers.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle peanut sauce, sprinkle with chopped peanuts, and garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.
Notes
- Peanut sauce can be made 3 days ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Cabbage slaw is best fresh—salt can make it soggy over time.
- To revive chickpeas, reheat in a dry skillet for 1–2 minutes.
- Try different grains like quinoa or cauliflower rice.
- Add chili flakes or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Roast chickpeas at 400°F for 20 minutes for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: One Pot & One Pan
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 743 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 81 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg