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Marry Me Chickpeas

A delicious and creamy chickpea dish that is sure to impress your loved ones.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, vegetarian
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Chickpeas and Base
  • 2 cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked
Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup coconut milk full-fat
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic, cumin, and paprika. Stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Cook the Chickpeas
  1. Add the drained chickpeas to the skillet and stir to combine with the onion mixture.
  2. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Finish the Dish
  1. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  2. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 10gSugar: 3g

Notes

Serve with rice or crusty bread for a complete meal.

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