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BBQ Ranch Chickpea Quinoa Bowls

BBQ Ranch Chickpea Quinoa Bowls
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BBQ Ranch Chickpea Quinoa Bowls offer a deliciously satisfying meal that combines vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe features BBQ-glazed chickpeas, crunchy fire-roasted corn, and a creamy yogurt ranch dressing—with the added nutrition of quinoa and fresh veggies. These bowls are vegetarian, gluten-free, and easily customizable to suit your palate. Whether you’re serving them for dinner or packing them for lunch, these bowls promise to be a hit with everyone at your table. Dive into a nutritious bowl that is as delightful to eat as it is easy to prepare!

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
  • 1/3 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. Prepare pickled onions: In a bowl, combine thinly sliced red onion with apple cider vinegar, sweetener, and salt; let sit for 30 minutes.
  2. Cook quinoa: In a pot, boil vegetable broth and add rinsed quinoa; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until fluffy (15-18 minutes).
  3. Make yogurt ranch dressing: Mix Greek yogurt, mayo, lemon juice, chives, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
  4. Sauté chickpeas: Heat olive oil in a skillet; add chickpeas and cook until slightly crisp. Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, and BBQ sauce; toss until glazed.
  5. Assemble bowls: Divide cooked quinoa among bowls; top with chickpeas, fire-roasted corn, pickled onions, avocado chunks, and drizzle with ranch dressing.

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