Warm chickpea salad with garlic and mediterranean flavors

Enjoy a flavorful and nutritious meal with this Warm Chickpea Salad featuring aromatic cumin, garlic, and vibrant Mediterranean flavors. Perfectly balanced with sun-dried tomatoes, dried parsley, spearmint, and fresh cucumber, and finished with a zesty touch of lemon juice and zest. This delightful dish is a healthy and delicious choice for any meal. Quick to prepare and bursting with taste, it's sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection.

  • 01 May 2025
  • Cook time 15 min
  • Prep time 75 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 12 Ingredients

Warm chickpea salad with garlic and mediterranean flavors

This warm chickpea salad with cumin, garlic, and Mediterranean flavors is a delightful and healthy dish that brings together the earthiness of chickpeas, the zest of citrus, and the aromatic essences of Mediterranean herbs. It's perfect as a side dish or a wholesome entree, offering a medley of tastes and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients:

3 tbsp olive oil
40g
2 tsp ground cumin
12g
1/4 tsp red pepper (spice)
0.08g
4 garlic cloves
12g
18 oz chickpeas
510g
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
54g
3/4 cup dried parsley
20g
1/4 cup spearmint
22g
5 tsp lemon juice
24g
1 tsp lemon zest
4g
2.67 cups cucumber
360g
1/2 tsp salt
3g

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:
- If you haven't done so already, mince the garlic cloves.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
- Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spearmint.
- Dice the cucumber.
2. Heat Olive Oil:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it begins to shimmer.
3. Cook Aromatics:
- Add the ground cumin and red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn it.
4. Add Chickpeas:
- Add the drained chickpeas to the skillet.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until the chickpeas are heated through and slightly crispy.
5. Incorporate Sun-Dried Tomatoes:
- Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
6. Remove from Heat:
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let it cool slightly.
7. Mix Fresh Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chickpea mixture with the dried parsley, chopped spearmint, lemon juice, lemon zest, diced cucumber, and salt.
- Toss everything together until evenly mixed.
8. Adjust Seasoning:
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, lemon juice, or red pepper flakes as desired.
9. Serve:
- Serve the warm chickpea salad immediately, or let it cool to room temperature if you prefer.
- This dish can be served as a main course or a side dish.
10. Garnish (Optional):
- Garnish with additional fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Tips:

- For a smokier flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika along with the cumin and red pepper.

- To make the dish more filling, you can add cooked quinoa or bulgur wheat.

- If you prefer a bit more crunch, sprinkle some toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds right before serving.

- Fresh herbs can be used instead of dried ones for a more vibrant taste; just remember to adjust the quantity to taste.

Enjoy this warming chickpea salad as a nutritious and flavorful dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own. Its rich Mediterranean flavors and wholesome ingredients make it a versatile and satisfying meal.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size260 grams
Energy
Calories 190kcal10%
Protein
Protein 11g7%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 33g9%
Fiber 9g25%
Sugar 11g11%
Fat
Fat 14g17%
Saturated 1.89g6%
Cholesterol 0.00mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 18ug2%
Choline 54mg10%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg14%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg19%
Vitamin B3 2.14mg13%
Vitamin B6 0.78mg46%
Vitamin B9 60ug14%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 16mg19%
Vitamin E 0.82mg5%
Vitamin K 90ug74%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 160mg13%
Copper, Cu 0.50mg56%
Iron, Fe 6mg56%
Magnesium, Mg 100mg25%
Phosphorus, P 210mg17%
Potassium, K 1010mg30%
Selenium, Se 4.71ug9%
Sodium, Na 500mg33%
Zinc, Zn 1.77mg16%
Water
Water 190g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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