Name: How To Make Canned Chickpeas Taste Amazing
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 15 ounce can of chickpeas; 1/2 small white or walla walla onion (diced); 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; generous pinch of salt (salt to your liking)

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This is the simplest canned chickpea recipe that is full of flavor, a vegetarian protein source, and it tastes amazing!

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Sure you can open a can of chickpeas, rinse and throw them in your salad or whatever recipe you’re making, but if you want to really make those chickpeas stand out, then you’ve got to give this simple but delicious recipe a try. No more bland canned beans here!

This recipe only calls for five ingredients and in under 10 mins, you have a tasty vegetarian protein source to throw in all types of recipes or to even eat by themselves. They’re seriously addicting! And you can feel great about serving this delicious and healthy canned chickpea recipe to your family!

Ingredients For The Best Tasting Canned Chickpeas:

Chickpeas: One organic can of chickpeas is obviously the main star of this dish. Also called garbanzo beans, this little legume is packed full of protein and fiber

EVOO: extra virgin olive oil will help make the chickpeas tender plus EVOO is rich in antioxidants and monounsaturated fats

Onion: diced and sauteed with the chickpeas, they get caramelized and sweet

Garlic Powder: adds instant flavor and is high in iron, potassium, and magnesium

Salt: I cook with Pink Himalayan Salt which gives this dish a bit more flavor

Double This Recipe For Leftovers or Meal Prep!

This recipe calls for one can of chickpeas, but my husband and I can eat it all in one meal especially if it’s our only source of protein for that meal. Therefore, I like to double this recipe for leftovers. Cooked chickpeas will stay good in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Ways To Eat Cooked Chickpeas:

The main protein source in a buddha bowl

Toss into salads

Make Chickpea Gyros

Alongside roasted veggies

How To Make Canned Chickpeas Taste Amazing

Nicole Alexandra

This is the simplest canned chickpea recipe that is full of flavor, a vegetarian protein source, and it tastes amazing!

This recipe only calls for five ingredients and in under 10 mins, you have a tasty vegetarian protein source to throw in all types of recipes or to even eat by themselves. They're seriously addicting!

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 8

Total Time 10

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 2

Ingredients

15 ounce can of chickpeas
1/2 small white or walla walla onion diced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
generous pinch of salt salt to your liking

Instructions

Dice your onion.
Drain and rinse the can of chickpeas until the bubbles are gone.
Heat a skillet on medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the chickpeas, onion, garlic powder, and salt to the pan.
Saute stirring occasionally until the chickpeas are tender and the onion is lightly browned. About 8 min or so.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

*Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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How To Make Canned Chickpeas Taste Delicious