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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 perfect solution for busy weeknights when you crave a nutritious and delicious meal in no time. This vibrant dish features protein-packed chickpeas glazed in tangy BBQ sauce, fluffy quinoa cooked in savory vegetable broth, and a medley of colorful toppings including fire-roasted corn, creamy avocado, and zesty pickled red onions. Finished with a homemade yogurt ranch dressing, these bowls are not only satisfying but also versatile to fit your taste preferences. Whether for family dinners or meal prepping for the week ahead, these bowls promise to be a hit at your table!

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. sweetener of choice
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup dry 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
  • 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: In a heat-proof bowl, combine thinly sliced red onion with apple cider vinegar, sweetener, and salt. Bring to a boil; pour over onions and let sit.
  2. Cook the Quinoa: In the same pot, add quinoa and vegetable broth; bring to a boil then simmer until fluffy.
  3. Make the Yogurt Ranch Dressing: Mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Sauté Chickpeas: Heat olive oil in a skillet; add chickpeas seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic powder until crispy. Toss with BBQ sauce.
  5. Assemble Bowls: Divide quinoa among bowls; top with BBQ chickpeas, corn, pickled onions, avocado chunks, and drizzle with ranch dressing.

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