Low Carb Marinated Chickpeas
Discover a vibrant twist on a classic with this Low Carb Marinated Chickpeas recipe, perfect for a quick and healthy meal or side dish. Loaded with protein-rich chickpeas and nutrient-packed veggies like red bell peppers and cucumbers, this dish is brought to life with a zesty marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, and earthy spices like oregano and cumin. Fresh parsley lends a herby brightness, while a quick chill in the refrigerator ensures maximum flavor infusion. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this recipe is ideal for busy days, meal prep, or as a refreshing addition to your low-carb lifestyle. Serve it chilled for a satisfying, guilt-free dish that's sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Set them aside to fully drain.
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.
Dice the red bell pepper and cucumber into small bite-sized pieces.
Add the drained chickpeas, diced red bell pepper, and cucumber to the mixing bowl with the marinade.
Gently toss all ingredients until the chickpeas and vegetables are well-coated with the marinade.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
Before serving, give the chickpeas a final toss and adjust the seasoning as needed with additional salt or pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
983 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.8 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2597 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.7 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 22.3 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1240 mg | 26% | |
*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.
