Description
Flavorful chickpeas that combine vibrant Mexican-inspired flavors, creating a comforting and nourishing dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup coconut milk (or any plant-based cream)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat, allowing it to reach a gentle shimmer.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until it’s fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the drained chickpeas, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until everything is well mixed and heated through.
- Pour in the coconut milk, stirring thoroughly to combine all ingredients into a creamy mixture.
- Allow this to simmer for about 5-7 minutes over low heat to meld the flavors and thicken the sauce.
- Serve the chickpeas hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For added nutrition, toss in spinach or kale towards the end of cooking. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg