Description
A quick, aromatic chickpea dish spiced with paprika, cumin, and turmeric. Ready in just 5 minutes, these Moroccan-inspired chickpeas are perfect as a snack, salad topping, or side dish.
Ingredients
2 tsp sweet paprika
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp salt
⅛ tsp black pepper
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine sweet paprika, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add chickpeas to the skillet and sprinkle with the spice mixture.
- Toss gently until chickpeas are evenly coated and warmed through, about 2–3 minutes.
- Serve immediately as a snack or topping.
Notes
- Add chili flakes, Aleppo pepper, or cayenne for extra heat.
- Mix in lemon zest before serving for a fresh twist.
- Roast at 400°F for 20–25 minutes for a crispier texture.
- Use smoked paprika instead of sweet for a smoky flavor.
- Stir in coconut milk after cooking for a creamy variation.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
