Crispy Chickpea Cottage Cheese Rice Bowls
By Recipes Worth Cooking Test Kitchen

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Global-inspired

Description:
Crispy chickpeas, cool cucumbers, rice, whipped cottage cheese, and chili crisp make a savory high-protein lunch bowl.

Ingredients:
- 1.50 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1.00 Teaspoon kosher salt
- 2.00 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1.00 Teaspoon honey
- 1.00 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 4.00 Cup cooked rice
- 1.00 Piece cucumber
- 0.50 Cup scallions
- 1.00 Tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2.00 Can chickpeas
- 0.50 Cup cilantro
- 1.00 Cup cottage cheese
- 3.00 Tablespoon chili crisp
- 1.00 Teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions:
<ol><li>Heat the oven to 425 F. Spread the chickpeas on a towel and pat them very dry.</li><li>Toss chickpeas with olive oil, garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Roast on a sheet pan for 18 to 22 minutes, shaking once, until browned and crisp at the edges.</li><li>Blend cottage cheese with 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth and spoonable.</li><li>Stir soy sauce, honey, chili crisp, and the remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice in a small bowl.</li><li>Divide warm rice among bowls. Add cucumber, crispy chickpeas, and dollops of whipped cottage cheese.</li><li>Spoon the chili crisp sauce over the bowls and finish with scallions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and the remaining salt to taste.</li></ol>

Notes:
<ul><li>Dry chickpeas are the difference between crisp edges and soft skins.</li><li>Blend the cottage cheese until fully smooth so it eats like a sauce.</li><li>For meal prep, store chickpeas separately and re-crisp them in a toaster oven before serving.</li></ul>

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