Description
Easy Spicy Chickpea Veggie Skillet That Brightens Dinner Time
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can Canned Chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for cooking)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup Bell Peppers (chopped)
- 1 medium Zucchini (sliced)
- 1 medium Red Onion (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
- Add drained chickpeas and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and lightly crisp, about 5–7 minutes.
- Push chickpeas to one side. Add garlic and sliced red onion, cooking until fragrant and onions turn translucent, 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in bell peppers and zucchini. Sauté until veggies are tender-crisp and vibrant in color, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle smoked paprika, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper over the skillet. Stir to coat all ingredients in a warm, smoky spice blend.
- Remove from heat. Squeeze fresh lime juice and sprinkle cilantro over the skillet. Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg