Dinner for 2

Chickpea Shawarma Bowls

Name: Chickpea Shawarma Bowls
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked rice; fresh chopped cilantro; 1 lime; 3/4 cup chopped bell pepper; 3/4 cup chopped english cucumber; 3/4 cup chopped tomatoes; 15 oz canned chickpeas; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp ground turmeric; 1/5 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup tahini paste; 1 clove garlic; 3 tbsp warm water; juice of 1/2 lemon; 1/5 tsp paprika; 1/8 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup hummus; 1/2 lemon; 1 1/2 tbsp water to thin sauce as desired; salt and pepper to taste (optional)

$12.32for 435 minServes 2

Seasoned chickpeas, rice, fresh vegetables, hummus, and lemon tahini sauce come together in warm grain bowls.

Photo: peasandcrayons.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Rice, 3.25 oz$0.08/oz typical	3.25 oz	$0.26Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 2$0.60 each typical	2	$1.20Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.25 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.58Typical price
	Cucumbers, 0.5$0.89 each typical	0.5	$0.42Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 6 oz$0.08/oz typical	6 oz	$0.48Typical price
	Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.35Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Alfredo, 2.25 oz$0.18/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.38Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.16

Swaps

Swap rice for quinoaabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsAsian sauces and pastesDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Middle Eastern Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Budget Dinners Spring

Typical price

$3.08 per serving$12.32 for 4

City Store

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Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked rice
fresh chopped cilantro
1 lime
3/4 cup chopped bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped english cucumber
3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
15 oz canned chickpeas
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1/5 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 cup tahini paste
1 clove garlic
3 tbsp warm water
juice of 1/2 lemon
1/5 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup hummus
1/2 lemon
1 1/2 tbsp water to thin sauce as desired
salt and pepper to taste (optional)

Steps

Cook the rice with water in a covered saucepan for 18 minutes until tender.
Stir the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, warm water, paprika, salt, and pepper together for 4 minutes.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the chickpeas, cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, cayenne, and salt, and cook for 10 minutes.
Mix the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, cilantro, and lime juice together for 3 minutes.
Divide the rice between bowls, then add the chickpeas, vegetables, hummus, and tahini sauce.

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