Low Sodium Marinated Chickpeas
Elevate your healthy eating game with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for *Low Sodium Marinated Chickpeas*! Perfect for meal prep or a quick, hassle-free dish, this recipe combines lightly seasoned, no-salt-added chickpeas with a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and red wine vinegar. Enhanced with aromatic minced garlic, bright parsley, fragrant basil, and a pinch of cumin and paprika, every bite is bursting with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Finely chopped red onion adds a pop of color and crunch, while the quick prep time makes this dish an absolute lifesaver for busy days. Serve these marinated chickpeas chilled as a high-protein, low-sodium side dish, enjoy them atop fresh greens, or pile them onto toasted bread for a nutritious snack that’s surprisingly indulgent. With just 10 minutes of prep and a refrigerator marination magic, this recipe is a delicious way to manage your sodium intake while savoring bold, fresh flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz Canned chickpeas, no salt added
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh basil, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cool running water to remove any canning liquid.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar until well combined.
Add the minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped basil, ground black pepper, ground cumin, and paprika to the dressing mixture. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Add the rinsed chickpeas to the bowl along with the finely chopped red onion.
Gently toss the chickpeas and onion in the dressing until thoroughly coated.
Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour for the flavors to meld. For best results, marinate overnight.
Before serving, give the chickpeas a good stir and adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
Serve chilled as a side dish, in a salad, or on top of toasted bread for a delicious snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
979 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.4 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 35 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.8 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.1 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.5 g | ||
| Protein | 39.1 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1470 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.
