Venezuelan Chickpea Bowl
A hearty and nutritious bowl filled with the flavors of Venezuela, featuring chickpeas as the star ingredient. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- β1 1/2 cups chickpeas
- β1 cup black beans
- β1 cup diced tomatoes
- β1 medium onion
- β1 medium red bell pepper
- β2 tsp cumin
- β1 tsp coriander
- βto taste salt
- βto taste pepper
- β1 cup cooked rice
- β1 medium avocado
- β2 tbsp lime juice
- β2 tbsp energizing sauce (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add red bell pepper and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Add chickpeas, black beans, diced tomatoes, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- 5
Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Fluff cooked rice with a fork and stir into the skillet.
- 7
Heat cooked rice mixture over low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- 8
Stir in lime juice and avocado.
- 9
Serve warm, topped with energizing sauce if desired.
- 10
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.