Low Carb Marinated Chickpeas
Elevate your snacking or meal prep game with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Low Carb Marinated Chickpeas! Bursting with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, these chickpeas are infused with a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and aromatic spices like cumin and oregano. Fresh, crunchy additions of red bell pepper and cucumber lend a refreshing contrast to the tender chickpeas, while parsley offers a bright herby finish. Perfect for make-ahead meals, this dish requires no cooking and takes just 15 minutes to prepare before chilling in the fridge to let the marinade work its magic. Serve it as a protein-packed salad, side dish, or even a snack—it's versatile, nutritious, and irresistibly delicious! Keywords: low carb recipe, marinated chickpeas, Mediterranean salad, healthy meal prep, quick no-cook recipes.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Canned chickpeas
- 0.25 cups Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.25 cups Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Cucumber
Directions
Step 1
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Set them aside to fully drain.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, dried oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Dice the red bell pepper and cucumber into small bite-sized pieces.
Step 4
Add the drained chickpeas, diced red bell pepper, and cucumber to the mixing bowl with the marinade.
Step 5
Gently toss all ingredients until the chickpeas and vegetables are well-coated with the marinade.
Step 6
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
Step 7
Before serving, give the chickpeas a final toss and adjust the seasoning as needed with additional salt or pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (726.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 983.0 |
| Total Fat 63.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2597.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 81.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.1g | |
| Protein 22.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 231.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1239.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories