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31 Easy Chickpea Recipes

31 Easy Chickpea Recipes

Amy
Chickpeas are the ultimate kitchen hero, offering endless possibilities in just 20 minutes. These 31 recipes showcase their creamy texture and nutty flavor, perfect for quick, satisfying meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1½ teaspoons cumin seeds*
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 Medjool dates, pitted and diced
  • 3 Persian cucumbers, sliced into thin half moons
  • ⅓ cup chopped roasted red peppers
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 ounces goat cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
  • ⅓ cup roasted chickpeas, optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
  • In a small skillet over medium-low heat, toast the cumin seeds until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and crush them a bit (a mortar & pestle is easiest for this). Add them to the bowl and stir.
  • Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, dates, cucumbers, red pepper, and parsley to the bowl and toss. Transfer to a serving platter and dollop with the goat cheese, sprinkle with mint, and top with the extra roasted chickpeas, if desired. Season to taste and serve.
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