Description
A creamy and spicy chickpea dish that balances flavors effortlessly, perfect for weeknight dinners or romantic gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook for another minute.
- Toss in the drained chickpeas and stir to coat them in the spices; warm for about 3 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer; let cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Ensure chickpeas are rinsed well to remove excess sodium. Use room temperature ingredients for consistent cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg