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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Add the chickpeas to the skillet and stir to coat them in the garlic and oil.
Sprinkle the ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the chickpeas. If using red chili flakes, add them now.
Sauté the chickpeas for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden and slightly crispy on the outside.
Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the chickpeas. Stir to combine.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish, over rice, or as a topping for salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
944 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.1 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1874 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.4 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.9 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 38.1 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 257 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1362 mg | 29% | |
*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.
