Spicy Garbanzos
Transform your weeknight meals with this bold and flavorful recipe for Spicy Garbanzos, a quick and satisfying dish that combines tender chickpeas with aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and a touch of cayenne for an irresistible kick. This protein-packed vegan recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, featuring simple pantry staples like tomato paste, red onion, and garlic, all simmered in a lightly spiced, savory sauce. Finished with a splash of zesty lemon or lime juice and fresh cilantro, Spicy Garbanzos are perfect as a side dish, a hearty topping for rice or quinoa, or even as a standalone main course. Whether you're meal prepping or looking for a quick burst of flavor, this easy, one-pan recipe is sure to spice up your dinner table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Water or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon or lime juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped red onion, and sauté for 3–4 minutes, or until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
Stir in the tomato paste, ground cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices and develop their flavors.
Add the drained and rinsed garbanzo beans to the skillet and stir well to coat them with the spice mixture.
Pour in the water or vegetable broth, then add salt and black pepper. Stir everything to combine.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the garbanzos simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and flavors meld together.
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon or lime juice for a fresh, tangy finish.
Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve warm as a side dish or main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
877 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.1 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2142 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.8 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.8 g | ||
| Protein | 30.2 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 1537 mg | 33% | |
*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.
