This recipe is a budget-friendly and healthy meal idea using some of the ingredients packed in our emergency food hampers that are distributed weekly by the Community Food Assistance Network.

Serves: 4 | Preparation: 20 minutes | Total: 20 minutes | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup quinoa or rice
• ½ cup salad dressing, of choice
• 2 cups mixed vegetables, of choice, chopped
• ½ teaspoon salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Dry chickpeas and place into a bowl. Toss with vegetable oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly onto baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.
3. Cook quinoa or rice according to directions. Cool.
4. Divide quinoa or rice evenly among bowls. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of salad dressing. Top with vegetables and chickpeas.

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Adapted from: spendwithpennies.com