This Chipotle Honey Crispy Chickpea Bowl with Cucumber Avocado Salsa is a healthy & power-packed plant-based recipe. It includes cauliflower rice, hearty chickpeas, a simple cucumber avocado salsa, & a dairy-free chipotle honey sauce. Filling, flavorful, & full of good-for-you ingredients.

Chipotle Honey Crispy Chickpea Bowl with Cucumber Avocado Salsa served with cauliflower rice and has a spoon in it, sitting on a white marble counter.

Get ready to elevate your weeknight with this Chipotle Honey Crispy Chickpea Bowl with Cucumber Avocado Salsa recipe.

Each bite into this plant-based bowl is absolutely delicious. From top to bottom, this creation is packed with healthy goodness. Cooked cauliflower rice, crispy chickpeas, a refreshing cucumber avocado salsa, & a coconut yogurt-based chipotle honey sauce.

Without further ado, dig into your new favorite bowl!

Why You’ll Love This Chipotle Honey Bowl Recipe

Full of Flavor & Loaded with Nutrition: An easy-to-make recipe that’s created with plant-based protein, veggies, healthy fats, & yummy toppings to nourish your body!
Quick & Easy: It’s the perfect creation to make on a busy weeknight, as it comes together in about 30 minutes & cleanup is a breeze.
Great for Meal Prep: This Chipotle Honey Crispy Chickpea Bowl with Cucumber Avocado Salsa stores well in the fridge, making it the perfect recipe to prepare in advance for healthy dinners throughout the week.

Healthy Chipotle Honey Crispy Chickpea Bowl with Cucumber Avocado Salsa served with cauliflower rice and has a spoon in it, sitting on a white marble counter.

Ingredients

Organic Chickpeas: We’ll be roasting up some chickpeas to add the perfect amount of crispy texture, fiber, & plant protein!
Organic Chipotle Honey Sauce: A yummy combination of plain coconut yogurt, chipotle chili powder, Manuka honey, fresh garlic, sea salt, & black pepper.
Organic Cauliflower Rice: You can find organic pre-made cauliflower rice at your local health food store.
Organic Cucumber Avocado Salsa: It’s the perfect fresh topping to mellow out the chipotle honey sauce.
Organic Avocado Oil: Avocado oil is my go-to baking oil because it’s neutral in flavor & it can be used at high-heat temperatures.

How to Make

Crispy Chickpeas. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Add the drained chickpeas to a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Toss with the avocado oil & seasonings. Bake for 20–25 minutes, tossing halfway.
Chipotle Honey Sauce. In a mixing bowl, add the sauce ingredients & whisk to combine.
Cucumber Avocado Salsa. Mix together the salsa ingredients until well combined.
Assemble. Divide the cauliflower rice, crispy chickpeas, & cucumber avocado salsa between bowls. Pair with the chipotle honey. Enjoy!

Chipotle Honey Crispy Chickpea Bowl on a sheet pan.

Tips for Making this Plant-Based Bowl Recipe Perfectly

Baking: Be sure to flip the chickpeas halfway, as this ensures even baking.
Organic Manuka Honey: You can replace it with local raw unfiltered honey or organic pure maple syrup to make it vegan.
Organic Coconut Yogurt: Check out this Coconut Yogurt 101 post for tips, brands, & everything you need to know about the dairy-free alternative.

Storing & Reheating

This Chipotle Honey Crispy Chickpea Bowl with Cucumber Avocado Salsa is the perfect plant-based recipe for healthy leftovers & make-ahead dinners!

Storing. Transfer ingredients to separate airtight glass containers. The salsa & sauce will last up to 2 days & the bowl ingredients will last up to 4 days.

Reheating. To reheat, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Transfer the cooked cauliflower rice & chickpeas to an oven-safe bowl. Place in the oven for 10–15 minutes, until warmed through. To serve, pair with the remaining bowl ingredients.

Chipotle Honey Crispy Chickpea Bowl with Cucumber Avocado Salsa Recipe served with cauliflower rice and has a spoon in it, sitting on a white marble counter.

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Chipotle Honey Crispy Chickpea Bowl with Cucumber Avocado Salsa

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Author: Christin Gillespie
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 25
Total Time: 35
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Main Dish
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

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Ingredients

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Always opt for organic ingredients.

CRISPY CHICKPEAS

1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, drained
1 tsp avocado oil
1 tsp garlic powder
Sea salt & black pepper, to taste

CHIPOTLE HONEY

¼ cup plain coconut yogurt
½–1 tsp chipotle chili powder
2 tsp Manuka honey, local raw unfiltered honey, or pure maple syrup
½ tsp garlic powder
Sea salt & black pepper, to taste

CUCUMBER AVOCADO SALSA

½ English cucumber, chopped
1 ripe avocado, diced
1 jalapeño, de-seeded & chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Sea salt & black pepper, to taste

BOWL

Cooked cauliflower rice

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Instructions

Crispy Chickpeas. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Add the drained chickpeas to a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Toss with the avocado oil & seasonings. Bake for 20–25 minutes, tossing halfway.
Chipotle Honey Sauce. In a mixing bowl, add the sauce ingredients & whisk to combine.
Cucumber Avocado Salsa. Mix together the salsa ingredients until well combined.
Assemble. Divide the cauliflower rice, crispy chickpeas, & cucumber avocado salsa between bowls. Pair with the chipotle honey. Enjoy!

Notes

Baking: Be sure to flip the chickpeas halfway, as this ensures even baking.

Organic Manuka Honey: You can replace it with local raw unfiltered honey or organic pure maple syrup to make it vegan.

Organic Coconut Yogurt: Please use a plain flavor as well as a clean brand. Check out this Coconut Yogurt 101 post for tips, brands, & everything you need to know about the dairy-free alternative.

Storing & Reheating: Transfer ingredients to separate airtight glass containers. The salsa & sauce will last up to 2 days & the bowl ingredients will last up to 4 days. To reheat, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Transfer the cooked cauliflower rice & chickpeas to an oven-safe bowl. Place in the oven for 10–15 minutes, until warmed through. To serve, pair with the remaining bowl ingredients.