Spicy Chickpea Stir-Fry

Spicy Chickpea Stir-Fry

Chickpeas crisped in the pan with zucchini, pepper and onion, cumin and paprika going toasty.

Total
40 min
Serves
2

A flavorful and nutritious chickpea stir-fry packed with vegetables and spices, perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup canned chickpeas
  • 1 medium bell pepper
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt (to taste)
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
  2. Chop the bell pepper, zucchini, and onion into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Mince the garlic cloves.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  6. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  7. Add the bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  8. Add the chickpeas, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for another 5 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
350
Protein
15 g
Fat
15 g
Carbs
45 g

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