Description
This Crispy Chickpea & Butternut Squash Bowl with Whipped Feta and Hot Honey is a delightful and nutritious meal full of flavors and textures. Crispy chickpeas and roasted butternut squash are paired with creamy whipped feta and a drizzle of hot honey, served over a bed of quinoa or rice. A perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy in every bite!
Ingredients
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For the Crispy Chickpeas
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and dried
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Roasted Butternut Squash
- 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Whipped Feta
- 4 oz feta cheese
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2–3 tablespoons water (to thin if needed)
- Pinch of salt
For the Hot Honey
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of chili flakes
For the Bowl Assembly
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1/2 cup arugula or spinach
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray. Toss chickpeas with olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on half the tray.
- Toss butternut squash with olive oil, cinnamon (if using), paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on the other half.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes until squash is tender and chickpeas are crispy.
- In a blender or bowl, combine feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, water, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Mix honey with hot sauce and chili flakes to make hot honey.
- Assemble bowls with quinoa or rice base, then add arugula, roasted chickpeas, and squash.
- Drizzle generously with whipped feta and hot honey.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize this bowl with additional toppings like avocado, nuts, or seeds.
- Adjust the hot honey to your preferred level of spiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
