Crispy Chili Lime Chickpea Avocado Slaw Bowl (Printable)
Protein-packed bowl with spiced crispy chickpeas, creamy avocado, and crunchy slaw in zesty chili-lime dressing
# List of ingredients:
→ Crispy Chili Lime Chickpeas
01 - 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 ½ tsp chili powder
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - ½ tsp ground cumin
06 - ½ tsp garlic powder
07 - ½ tsp sea salt
08 - Zest of 1 lime
09 - Juice of ½ lime
→ Slaw
10 - 3 cups shredded green cabbage
11 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
12 - 1 cup shredded carrots
13 - ½ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
14 - ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
→ Chili Lime Dressing
15 - 3 tbsp olive oil
16 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
17 - 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
18 - 1 tsp chili powder
19 - ½ tsp ground cumin
20 - ½ tsp sea salt
21 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
→ Assembly
22 - 2 ripe avocados, sliced
23 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
24 - Extra lime wedges, for serving
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Thoroughly pat chickpeas dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps them crisp up during roasting.
02 - In a large bowl, combine chickpeas with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, sea salt, lime zest, and lime juice. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Spread seasoned chickpeas on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20–25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through cooking, until golden brown and crispy.
04 - While chickpeas roast, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, maple syrup, chili powder, cumin, sea salt, and minced garlic until emulsified and smooth.
06 - Pour dressing over the slaw mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all vegetables evenly.
07 - Divide dressed slaw among four serving bowls. Top each portion with crispy roasted chickpeas, avocado slices, and green onions.
08 - Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the bowl.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its that rare bowl that feels indulgent but leaves you light and energized afterward
- The texture contrast between warm crispy chickpeas and cool creamy avocado is absolutely addictive
02 -
- That paper towel drying step is not optional, wet chickpeas will steam instead of crisp
- The chickpeas continue crisping as they cool, so dont worry if they seem slightly soft coming out of the oven
03 -
- Use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent those seasoned chickpeas from rolling off into your oven
- Let the roasted chickpeas cool for just 5 minutes before adding them to the bowls, they crunch better warm but not piping hot