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Chickpea Shawarma Bowl

Crispy spiced chickpeas over couscous with cucumber, tomatoes, hummus and lemon.

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Chickpea Shawarma BowlChickpea Shawarma Bowl

$2.49 a serving · 20 min

  • Under 30 min
  • Air fryer
  • Vegan
  • Dairy-free
  • Nut-free
  • PCOS-friendly
  • Heart-healthy
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Thyroid-friendly
  • Healthy
  • Mediterranean
  • Beans & lentils

Cost is the ingredients you actually use. About $9.96 if you cook for four.

Calories
560 kcal
Protein
20g
Carbs
74g
Fat
20g

Ingredients

For one serving, in kitchen measures, grouped the way the store is laid out.

Produce

  • Cucumber¼
  • Cherry tomatoes⅓ cup
  • Lemons¼

Dairy & eggs

  • Hummus2⅔ tbsp

Pantry

  • Chickpeas (can)½ can
  • Couscous¼ cup
  • Olive oil2 tsp

Spices

  • Ground cumin⅓ tsp
  • Smoked paprika⅓ tsp

How to cook it

  1. 1

    Drain the chickpeas, pat them dry and toss with half the oil, the cumin, paprika and a pinch of salt.

  2. 2

    Air fry at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking twice, until crisp.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, pour 1/3 cup just-boiled water from the kettle over the couscous, cover for 5 minutes, then fluff with the rest of the oil and the lemon juice.

  4. 4

    Dice the cucumber and halve the tomatoes.

  5. 5

    Spoon the couscous into a bowl, pile on the chickpeas and vegetables and add a big spoonful of hummus.

People also ask

What to serve with Chickpea Shawarma Bowl?
Teriyaki Chicken Quinoa Bowl, Greek Chicken Couscous Bowl, or Chicken Burrito Bowl. Those sit in the same style as Chickpea Shawarma Bowl and keep the grocery list from exploding.
Is Chickpea Shawarma Bowl good for a weeknight?
20 minutes, start to plate. That is the kind of meal you cook the night you eat it, not Sunday.
Is Chickpea Shawarma Bowl vegan?
Yes. Chickpea Shawarma Bowl is vegan.
Is Chickpea Shawarma Bowl vegetarian?
Yes. Chickpea Shawarma Bowl is vegetarian.

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