Vegan Nourish Bowl with Sweet and Sour Chickpeas
Ingredients
Sweet and sour chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 large red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Nourish bowl components
- Avocado
- Rice
- Zucchini
- Tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Hummus
- Sesame seeds
- Chilli flakes
Preparation
Sweet and sour chickpeas
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add the chickpeas, tamari, rice vinegar, tomato paste, maple syrup, water, and cornstarch.
Cook for around 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Nourish bowl assembly
Cook rice according to package instructions.
Chop or slice the avocado, zucchini, tomatoes, and cucumber as desired.
In a bowl, layer the rice and add the sweet and sour chickpeas.
Top with the chopped vegetables, hummus, sesame seeds, and chilli flakes.
