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High-Protein Trader Joe’s Chickpea Rice with Roasted Veggies & Sweet Mustard Sauce

High-Protein Trader Joe’s Chickpea Rice with Roasted Veggies & Sweet Mustard Sauce

Recipe Details

Author makepurethyheart
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Summary

A cozy, protein-packed rice bowl where chickpea-infused rice meets caramelized sheet-pan veggies, all finished with a creamy, zesty sweet mustard sauce of silken tofu and hemp hearts.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the chickpea rice: In a pot or rice cooker, combine 1 cup rice, about 3/4 cup (from 1/2 can) Trader Joe’s Greek Chickpeas, 2 tablespoons of the seasoned oil from the can, 1 3/4 cups water or vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter (optional), and a pinch of salt and turmeric (optional).

  2. 2

    Cook the rice according to package directions until tender and the liquid is absorbed; the rice will take on the chickpeas’ lemony, garlicky, herby flavor.

  3. 3

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

  4. 4

    Prep the vegetables: Slice 1 small zucchini into half-moons, cube 1 cup butternut squash, and dice 1 medium potato. Toss on a sheet pan with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon 21 Seasoning Salute (or favorite blend), 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, plus salt and black pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Roast the vegetables for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden, tender, and lightly crisp at the edges.

  6. 6

    Make the sweet mustard sauce: In a blender, combine 3 tablespoons hempseed hearts, 1/2 cup silken tofu, 1 tablespoon mustard (yellow or Dijon), 2 teaspoons coconut sugar, 1 teaspoon soy sauce (or tamari), and 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional). Add 1–2 tablespoons water to thin as needed and blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust to taste.

  7. 7

    Assemble: Divide the chickpea rice among bowls, top with roasted vegetables, and drizzle generously with the sweet mustard sauce.

  8. 8

    Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro, a sprinkle of Everything But the Bagel seasoning, and optional crispy roasted chickpeas or toasted nuts for crunch.

  9. 9

    Serve warm. For meal prep, store rice, veggies, and sauce separately and assemble just before eating.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup jasmine or brown rice (uncooked)
  • 3/4 cup Trader Joe’s Greek Chickpeas with Cumin & Parsley (from 1/2 can)
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned oil from Greek chickpeas can
  • 1 3/4 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter (optional)
  • pinch salt
  • pinch turmeric (optional)
  • 1 small zucchini (sliced into half-moons)
  • 1 cup butternut squash (cubed)
  • 1 medium potato (diced)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute (or favorite seasoning blend)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons hempseed hearts
  • 1/2 cup silken tofu
  • 1 tablespoon mustard (yellow or Dijon)
  • 2 teaspoons coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
  • 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin as needed)
  • 1 tablespoon parsley or cilantro (chopped)
  • a sprinkle Everything But the Bagel seasoning
  • optional crispy roasted chickpeas (for garnish)
  • optional toasted nuts (for garnish)
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