Healthy Facts:
- Chickpeas are packed with fiber, which keeps you full and improves cholesterol levels
- Onions are high in the cancer-fighting flavonoid quercetin, which protects the body from oxidative stress and free radicals
- Sulfides in garlic improve iron absorption
- Healthy fats in olive oil boost weight loss and fight cholesterol
- Antibacterial compounds in cilantro fight salmonella
15 Min Cook Time |5 Min Prep Time | Serves 4|210Calories per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander (cilantro)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon tumeric
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
What You Need
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Large skillet
- Large spoon
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
How To Make It
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft.
- Add the coriander, cumin, tumeric and cayenne pepper and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the chickpeas, salt and pepper and cook until the chickpeas are heated through.
- Remove from the heat.
- Stir in cilantro and lemon juice. Serve.