Can you use cilantro stems?

Just make sure that the stems are cut finely like the leaves of the cilantro. The stems have just as much flavor as the leaves. If you'd prefer not to use the stems, you can also reserve them to cook with your rice for more flavor or you can blend them into different sauces.

How long will this dish last?

Store leftover beans in airtight containers and place in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. You can prep additional items like the rice in advance to use for easy prep. If using watery vegetables, cut them up for the bowl the day you plan to enjoy or replace with hearty vegetables that will last pre-chopped in the fridge.

What are the benefits of using cilantro?

Cilantro as well as other herbs are not only flavor bombs, but provide a very concentrated amount of nutrition as well. They are high in vitamin C, K, beta-carotene, potassium, leutin and zeaxanthin (two nutrients great for eye health). Plus, cilantro has a number of antioxidants associated with reduced cancer risk and improved skin health.

Cilantro Lime Chickpeas - Plant Based RD

Description

This nourish bowl with cilantro lime chickpeas makes for a wholesome vegan meal. The perfect easy dinner recipe loaded with flavorful chickpeas, rice, and fresh veggies.

Ingredients

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Cilantro Lime Chickpeas

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp tamari or coconut aminos
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp coriander
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 small red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup cilantro
Juice and zest of 1 lime
2, 15 oz cans of chickpeas, rinsed and drained or white beans

For Each Nourish Bowl

Cooked rice or quinoa
Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Avocado

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Instructions

Add all of your marinade ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk together to combine.
To the bowl, add your rinsed and drained chickpeas and fold them into the marinade.
Preheat a large skillet and then pour in your chickpeas with the marinade into a pan and sauce for about 5 minutes to cook off some of the liquid.
Remove from heat and top with extra cilantro and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
To assemble your nourish bowl, add your rice, your cilantro lime chickpeas, freshly diced tomatoes, fresh chopped cucumbers, and fresh avocado to a bowl and enjoy.

Notes

Make sure you use a sharp knife when cutting your cilantro. Using a dull knife or chopping it too finely can cause the flavor of your cilantro to seep out into your cutting board making you lose some of the flavor overall in your dish.

If planning this bowl for meal prep, prepare and store each component separately. This makes sure that your nourish bowl doesn’t get soggy over time and also helps to allow you the option to mix and match your favorite ingredients to help create some variety meal to meal.