Coconut Ginger Rice with Spicy Turkish Roasted Chickpeas & Garlic Yogurt Drizzle
This Coconut Ginger Rice Bowl with Spicy Turkish Roasted Chickpeas and a drizzle of Garlic Yogurt sauce makes for one super delicious, healthy, and filling gluten-free vegan lunch or dinner!
If you’ve never had oven roasted chickpeas before, then you are really missing out! With a Turkish spice blend and a dash of olive oil for extra crispiness, these spicy roasted chickpeas are a true delight! While incredibly delicious on their own (they make a great healthy snack), they also make a divine accompaniment to this coconut ginger rice, and are never not delicious with a garlic sauce.
When I threw this little fusion bowl together, I admittedly found myself very pleased with the melding of flavors & textures, and I certainly wasn’t complaining about the aesthetics either!
If you are looking to kick things up a notch in the flavor department, and want a fully satisfying, healthy, and beautiful meal, look no further–this delicious dish will transport your taste buds to blissful contentment!
Why You’ll Love It
Easy to make.
Rich in BIG flavors.
Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan.
Serve as is or bump up the flavor and nutrition by topping it off with Boiled Broccoli or Bok Choy.
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Coconut Ginger Rice with Spicy Turkish Roasted Chickpeas & Garlic Yogurt Drizzle (Gluten-Free, Vegan Option)
Ingredients
Coconut Ginger Rice
- 1 cup brown basmati rice
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Spicy Turkish Roasted Chickpeas
- 2 cups chickpeas cooked
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground coriander
Garlic Yogurt Drizzle
- 6 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt for vegan option, this dish works great with a coconut milk based yogurt!
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Rice
- Combine all Coconut Ginger Rice ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, turn to low & simmer until done (in this case, the rice I used took 40 minutes).
Spicy Turkish Roasted Chickpeas
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Combine cooked, rinsed, drained chickpeas (that have been patted dry) in a bowl with oil & spices. Toss to coat.
- Place chickpeas on a parchment lined cookie sheet & bake for 30 minutes, or until desired crispiness is achieved, giving the pan a shake halfway through.
Garlic Yogurt Drizzle
- Whisk all of the above ingredients together until smooth. Drizzle with a small spoon, or serve as a dipping sauce accompaniment.
- Top off your bowl with a sprinkle of dried or fresh cilantro, then dig in!
- Enjoy!
