Last Updated on May 19, 2025 by Christin Gillespie

This Spicy Honey Mustard Crispy Chickpea Bowl is a healthy plant-based recipe that is packed with flavor at every bite. It includes cooked cauliflower rice, crispy chickpeas, creamy avocado, fresh herbs, & a dairy-free spicy honey mustard sauce. Get ready to kick up your weeknight evening with this meal!

Spicy Honey Mustard Crispy Chickpea Bowl with cooked cauliflower rice, avocado, and fresh herbs, with a spoon in it, sitting on a white marble counter.

A powerhouse of flavor. That’s how I would describe this Spicy Honey Mustard Crispy Chickpea Bowl.

What makes this healthy plant-based bowl irresistible is the spicy honey mustard sauce. It includes raw tahini, Manuka honey, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, chipotle chili powder, & cayenne pepper. Creamy, sweet, & tangy, with a kick!

The sauce gets paired with crispy chickpeas, cooked cauliflower rice, creamy avocado, & fresh herbs, which will have you digging in for more!

Why You’ll Love This Spicy Honey Mustard Bowl Recipe

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

Healthy Spicy Honey Mustard Crispy Chickpea Bowl with cooked cauliflower rice, avocado, and fresh herbs, with 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 Spicy Honey Mustard: A yummy combination of raw tahini, Manuka honey, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, chipotle chili powder, & cayenne pepper.
Organic Cauliflower Rice: You can find organic pre-made cauliflower rice at your local health food store.
Organic Avocado: It’s the perfect creamy topping to mellow out the spicy honey mustard!
Organic Fresh Herbs: Cilantro, dill, basil, or whatever you have on hand!
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.
Spicy Honey Mustard. In a mixing bowl, add the dressing ingredients & whisk to combine. Add the water a little at a time until a semi-thick, pourable dressing is achieved. Set aside.
Assemble. Divide the cooked cauliflower rice, crispy chickpeas, & avocado between bowls. Pair with the spicy honey mustard & garnish with fresh herbs. Enjoy!

Spicy Honey Mustard Crispy Chickpea 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 Raw Tahini: If you don’t have it, you can replace it with organic raw cashew butter.
Organic Manuka Honey: You can replace it with local raw unfiltered honey or organic pure maple syrup to make it vegan.

Storing & Reheating

This Spicy Honey Mustard Crispy Chickpea Bowl is the perfect plant-based recipe for healthy leftovers & meal prep!

Fridge Storage. Transfer ingredients to separate airtight glass containers.

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

Spicy Honey Mustard Crispy Chickpea Bowl Recipe with cooked cauliflower rice, avocado, and fresh herbs, with a spoon in it, sitting on a white marble counter.

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Spicy Honey Mustard Crispy Chickpea Bowl

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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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Description

Ingredients

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Always opt for organic ingredients.

CRIPSY CHICKPEAS

1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, drained
1 tsp avocado oil
½ tsp garlic powder
Sea salt & black pepper, to taste

SPICY HONEY MUSTARD

2 tbsp raw tahini
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp Manuka honey
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ tsp chipotle chili powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
Spring water, to thin

BOWL

2 cups cooked cauliflower rice
Avocado(s)
Fresh herbs

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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.
Spicy Honey Mustard. In a mixing bowl, add the dressing ingredients & whisk to combine. Add the water a little at a time until a semi-thick, pourable dressing is achieved. Set aside.
Assemble. Divide the cooked cauliflower rice, crispy chickpeas, & avocado between bowls. Pair with the spicy honey mustard & garnish with fresh herbs. Enjoy!

Notes

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

Organic Raw Tahini: If you don’t have tahini, what are you waiting for? It’s so good! Nevertheless, if you don’t have it, you can replace it with organic raw cashew butter!

Organic Manuka Honey: I always recommend Manuka honey from Comvita, as it’s loaded with incredible health benefits. However, you can replace it with local raw unfiltered honey or organic pure maple syrup to make it vegan.

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