$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
Drain the chickpeas, pat them dry and toss with half the oil, the cumin, paprika and a pinch of salt.
- 2
Air fry at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking twice, until crisp.
- 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
Dice the cucumber and halve the tomatoes.
- 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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