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BBQ Ranch Chickpea Quinoa Bowls

BBQ Ranch Chickpea Quinoa Bowls
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BBQ Ranch Chickpea Quinoa Bowls are the ultimate weeknight meal that combines hearty ingredients with bold flavors. This wholesome dish features BBQ-glazed chickpeas, fire-roasted corn, tangy pickled red onions, and creamy avocado, all drizzled with a homemade yogurt ranch dressing. Not only is this bowl packed with protein and fiber from quinoa and chickpeas, but it’s also vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a favorite for families across the US and UK. Perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner option, these bowls are customizable to suit various dietary preferences, ensuring everyone at the table will be satisfied.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. sweetener of choice (granulated sugar, honey, or maple syrup)
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup dry (uncooked) quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed, drained and patted dry
  • 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 3/4 cup frozen/thawed fire-roasted corn, warmed
  • 1 medium avocado, cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 tsp. dried dill (or 2 tsp. fresh)
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp. each kosher salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Pickle the red onions by boiling apple cider vinegar, water, sweetener, and salt, then pouring over thinly sliced onions. Let sit for 30 minutes.
  2. Cook quinoa in vegetable broth until fluffy (approximately 15-18 minutes).
  3. Mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make the ranch dressing.
  4. Sauté chickpeas in olive oil until crispy; season with smoked paprika and garlic powder before adding BBQ sauce.
  5. Assemble bowls by layering quinoa topped with BBQ chickpeas, corn, pickled onions, avocado chunks, and drizzle with ranch dressing.

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