Spicy Mango Chickpea Bowl – A Sweet & Savoury Summer Power Lunch

This Spicy Mango Chickpea Bowl is your new go-to for a refreshing, flavour-packed, plant-based meal. Perfect for hot summer days, it combines the sweetness of ripe mango with spicy roasted chickpeas for a delicious contrast. It’s high in fibre, protein, and flavour – ideal for lunch, meal prep, or even a light dinner.

Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice

• 1/2 ripe mango, cubed

• 1/2 cup roasted chickpeas (tossed in olive oil, paprika, chili powder, roasted for 20 mins)

• 1/4 avocado, sliced

• 1/4 cucumber, ribboned or sliced

• Lime wedge

• Optional: chopped cilantro, chili flakes, tahini drizzle

Instructions:

1. Roast chickpeas at 400°F with spices for 20–25 minutes.

2. Assemble quinoa/rice as your base.

3. Add mango, roasted chickpeas, cucumber, avocado, and herbs.

4. Squeeze lime on top and enjoy!

Why you’ll love it:
It’s anti-inflammatory, vegan, and bursting with vibrant nutrients that support digestion and energy.

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