BBQ Chickpea Skewers

Enjoy a vegan feast with these BBQ chickpea skewers, blending the smoky tang of barbecue sauce with tender chickpeas and vibrant bell peppers. These skewers combine simple preparation with robust flavors, making them suitable for a lively summer gathering or a casual dinner. The recipe involves marinating chickpeas in a homemade BBQ sauce enhanced with a blend of spices, then grilling them with chunks of colorful peppers and onions to create a dish that’s as appealing to the eye as it is to the palate.

Ingredients

• 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 whole bell pepper, red, cut into chunks
• 1 whole bell pepper, yellow, cut into chunks
• 1 whole onion, red, cut into chunks

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F (190°C)).
2. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the chickpeas are evenly coated.
3. Place the marinated chickpeas alternately with chunks of bell peppers and onions on skewers.
4. Set the skewers on the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning them occasionally to ensure even grilling and to achieve a nice char on the vegetables and a crispy texture on the chickpeas.
5. Remove from grill and serve immediately.

Keywords: Dinner, Vegan, BBQ, Grilled, Skewers

Spice Rack: Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder

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