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Brown Rice Bowl w/ Chickpeas, Spinach & Sweet Potato


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  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Yield: 3-4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2/3 cup of brown rice
  • 1 can of chickpeas
  • 2 tsp olive oil (optional)
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 sweet potato
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp chili powder
  • 5 cups of tightly packed fresh spinach
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • lime, juice
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • salt, pepper


Instructions

  1. Start by cooking brown rice. Add rice and 2 cups of water to a pot, season with salt and cook for 30-40 minutes or until soft. Drain any excess liquid, if needed.
  2. Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  3. Rinse, drain, then dry chickpeas. Remove skins for an extra crunchy finish. Mix chickpeas with 1 teaspoon of oil (optional), garlic powder, turmeric, cayenne, salt and pepper. Arrange chickpeas on one side of the baking tray in a single layer.
  4. Cut sweet potatoes into bite size pieces and place them on the baking tray, next to chickpeas. Sprinkle with cinnamon and chili.
  5. Bake chickpeas and sweet potato for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Heat up 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large pan, add crushed garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Add spinach, and cook for 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. For the tahini dressing mix together tahini, lime juice, maple syrup and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Adjust consistency with a little water.
  8. Divide rice, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and spinach between serving bowls. Drizzle with tahini dressing. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Category: Salad, Main