Sauteed Chickpeas Garbanzos
Elevate your meals with this quick and flavorful recipe for Sautéed Chickpeas Garbanzos, a vibrant and protein-packed dish perfect for busy weeknights or as a versatile addition to your meal prep routine. In just 15 minutes, tender chickpeas are transformed into golden, crispy bites infused with aromatic garlic, earthy cumin, and smoky paprika. A squeeze of zesty lemon juice brightens the dish, while fresh parsley and optional chili flakes add a pop of freshness and heat. Serve these seasoned chickpeas warm as a side dish, mix them into salads, or layer over rice for a wholesome, plant-based meal that’s as delicious as it is nutritious. Perfectly spiced and irresistibly crisp, this skillet-cooked recipe is a must-try for chickpea lovers everywhere!
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Ingredients
- 400 grams canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoons red chili flakes (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3
Add the chickpeas to the skillet and stir to coat them in the garlic and oil.
Step 4
Sprinkle the ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the chickpeas. If using red chili flakes, add them now.
Step 5
Sauté the chickpeas for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden and slightly crispy on the outside.
Step 6
Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the chickpeas. Stir to combine.
Step 7
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Step 8
Serve warm as a side dish, over rice, or as a topping for salads.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (466.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 943.6 |
| Total Fat 39.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1874.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 116.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.3g | |
| Protein 38.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 256.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1362.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories