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BBQ Ranch Chickpea Quinoa Bowls

BBQ Ranch Chickpea Quinoa Bowls
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BBQ Ranch Chickpea Quinoa Bowls are a delightful and nutritious meal option, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Bursting with flavor, these bowls combine tender quinoa topped with BBQ-glazed chickpeas, fire-roasted corn, creamy avocado, and zesty pickled onions. They are as satisfying as they are visually appealing, making them an ideal choice for family gatherings or solo lunches. With their vegetarian-friendly ingredients, these bowls cater to various tastes while providing a nutrient-rich experience. Enjoy the explosion of flavors from the BBQ sauce and homemade yogurt ranch dressing in every colorful bite.

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup dry quinoa
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 medium avocado
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp. sweetener of choice (granulated sugar, honey, or maple syrup)
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup frozen/thawed fire-roasted corn, warmed
  • 1/2 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 tsp. dried dill (or 2 tsp. fresh)
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp. each kosher salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Pickle the onions by combining apple cider vinegar, water, sweetener, and salt in a pot; bring to a boil and pour over thinly sliced onions. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Cook quinoa in vegetable broth according to package instructions until fluffy (about 15-18 minutes).
  3. Prepare the yogurt ranch dressing by mixing Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Sauté rinsed chickpeas in olive oil for about 4-5 minutes; season with smoked paprika and garlic powder before adding BBQ sauce.
  5. Assemble bowls with quinoa as the base topped with BBQ chickpeas, corn, pickled onions, avocado chunks, and drizzle with yogurt ranch dressing.

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