Have you been in search of a super easy, affordable and satisfying meal? Well look no further, this Savory Chickpea recipe checks all those boxes.
Chickpeas are definitely an underrated foods. They appear boring, when in fact they are really quite versatile, affordable, and have many health benefits.
Just a few benefits include:
high in protein & a great meat alternative
a great source of vitamins, minerals & fiber
may improve digestion
super versatile in cooking and meal prep
Savory Chickpeas Ingredients:
3 cups of garbanzo/chickpea beans
1 cup onions, diced
1 1/2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 1/2 cups of water
6 tablespoons of olive oil
1/2 teaspoon of turmeric
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon of red chili pepper powder (not flakes)
1 teaspoon of coriander
1 teaspoon of cumin
1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon of salt
Steps:
Prepare the chickpeas. If using dry beans: soak overnight and cook first. If using canned: remove from can and thoroughly rinse.
Place tomatoes in medium pot, mash them.
Add in the remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil.
Cook over low-medium heat for 3 minutes.
Enjoy!