Tasty Chickpeas
Delight your taste buds with this quick and flavorful "Tasty Chickpeas" recipe, a comforting dish that's both hearty and healthy. Featuring perfectly tender canned chickpeas simmered in a robust tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and turmeric, this recipe is a celebration of simple yet bold flavors. Sautéed onions and garlic lay the flavorful foundation, while a splash of lemon juice and optional fresh cilantro add a bright, zesty finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly dish is perfect as a satisfying main when paired with rice or flatbread, or as a vibrant side. Easy, nutritious, and generously spiced, this recipe is your go-to for a quick, wholesome meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 cup, diced (fresh or canned) tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cups water or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnishing) fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, turmeric powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the tomatoes soften and the spices are well combined.
Stir in the chickpeas and mix well so they’re coated in the tomato and spice mixture.
Pour in the water or vegetable broth. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt or spice if needed.
Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro (if using) before serving.
Serve warm as a main dish with rice, flatbread, or as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
824 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.2 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4254 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.1 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1752 mg | 37% | |
*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.
