Marinated Chickpeas
Transform your everyday canned chickpeas into a flavor-packed dish with this irresistible Marinated Chickpeas recipe. In just 10 minutes of prep time, tender chickpeas are tossed with a zesty blend of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika. Fresh parsley and crisp red onion add vibrant color and texture, while a quick chill in the refrigerator brings out the bold, tangy flavors. Perfect as a make-ahead side dish, hearty salad topping, or protein boost for grain bowls, this versatile recipe is both simple and satisfying. With no cooking required, it’s a fresh, healthy option for busy days. Keywords: marinated chickpeas, easy side dish, no-cook recipe, healthy chickpea salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz Canned chickpeas
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 medium Garlic clove
- 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp Ground coriander
- 0.5 tsp Paprika
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Red onion
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water and place them in a medium-sized bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Mince the garlic clove and add it to the dressing mixture.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and dice the red onion.
Add the dressing mixture, chopped parsley, and diced red onion to the bowl with the chickpeas.
Gently toss everything together until the chickpeas are well coated with the dressing and herbs.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or lid, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the chickpeas a gentle stir and taste for seasoning, adjusting salt and pepper if necessary.
Serve as a side dish, or as a topping for salads or grain bowls.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.7 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 557 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 230 mg | 5% | |
*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.
