Mediterranean Chickpea Bowl
A vibrant, healthy, and satisfying meal ready in 30 minutes! This Mediterranean Chickpea Bowl features crispy air-fried chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and nutty farro for a delicious plant-based lunch or dinner.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Small Saucepan (for farro)
- Cutting Board & Knife
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 0.75 cup farro, uncooked (or quinoa, brown rice)
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 0.5 small red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red cabbage or kale, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder, divided
- to taste sea salt and black pepper
- for serving lemon wedges, tzatziki, or tahini dressing (optional)
Instructions
- Cook farro per package directions. Toss dried chickpeas with ½ the oil and seasoning, air fry at 375°F for 10-14 mins until crispy.
- Dice cucumber, onion, cabbage, and halve tomatoes while chickpeas cook.
- Toss veggies with remaining oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and half the dill. Divide farro between bowls, top with veggies and chickpeas.
- Garnish with remaining dill. Serve with lemon and sauce of choice.
Notes
Pro Tips: For the crispiest chickpeas, pat them completely dry after rinsing and don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. This bowl is perfect for meal prep—store the crispy chickpeas separately from the veggies and grain to maintain the best texture. Customize it with your favorite additions like kalamata olives, feta cheese, or a spoonful of Tomato Basil Soup as a side.