Chick Pea Garbanzo Salsa
Brighten up your snack or appetizer game with this vibrant Chick Pea Garbanzo Salsa, a fresh and healthy twist on traditional salsa recipes! Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, juicy roma tomatoes, crisp red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, this colorful medley bursts with bold flavors and satisfying textures. Fresh cilantro and a kick of jalapeño pepper add a refreshing and slightly spicy edge, balanced perfectly by a tangy lime and cumin-spiced dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy salsa is perfect for dipping with tortilla chips, serving as a flavorful topping for tacos, or even as a light salad. Whether you're hosting a party or meal-prepping for the week, this quick and nutritious recipe is bound to become your new go-to.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 3 roma tomatoes
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water. Set aside.
Dice the roma tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion into small, uniform pieces and place in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl with the vegetables.
Carefully remove the seeds from the jalapeño pepper (if a milder salsa is desired) and finely mince it. Add to the vegetable mix.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the chickpeas to the mixing bowl with the vegetables and pour the dressing over the top.
Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Serve immediately as a fresh salsa dip with tortilla chips, or refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
616 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.5 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1914 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.0 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.5 g | ||
| Protein | 21.9 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 187 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1443 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
