Description
Explore a variety of delicious chickpea recipes that go beyond traditional hummus, showcasing the versatility of this nutritious legume.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup diced vegetables (bell peppers, cucumbers, etc.)
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
- In a separate bowl, combine diced vegetables and fresh herbs.
- Once the chickpeas are done, mix them with the vegetable and herb mixture.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Feel free to add any vegetables you like.
- For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper to the chickpeas before roasting.
- This dish can be served as a salad or a side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg