Marinated Chickpeas

Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and satisfying Marinated Chickpeas recipe—an easy-to-make dish bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Perfectly tender canned chickpeas are tossed in a tangy and aromatic dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and a medley of warm spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika. Fresh parsley, red onion, and a hint of minced garlic add a refreshing, herbaceous note, while a quick chill in the fridge allows the flavors to meld beautifully. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time, this versatile dish can be served as a protein-packed side, a zesty topping for salads or grain bowls, or even as a flavorful appetizer. Nutritious, vegan, and utterly delicious, these marinated chickpeas are sure to become a go-to favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz Canned chickpeas
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 medium Garlic clove
• 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp Ground coriander
• 0.5 tsp Paprika
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Red onion

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water and place them in a medium-sized bowl.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Mince the garlic clove and add it to the dressing mixture.

Step 4

Finely chop the fresh parsley and dice the red onion.

Step 5

Add the dressing mixture, chopped parsley, and diced red onion to the bowl with the chickpeas.

Step 6

Gently toss everything together until the chickpeas are well coated with the dressing and herbs.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or lid, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow flavors to meld.

Step 8

Before serving, give the chickpeas a gentle stir and taste for seasoning, adjusting salt and pepper if necessary.

Step 9

Serve as a side dish, or as a topping for salads or grain bowls.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	584.5 grams (584.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	922

Total Fat 63.00g	81%
Saturated Fat 9.70g	49%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2432mg	106%
Total Carbohydrate 70.70g	26%
Dietary Fiber 18.10g	65%
Total Sugars 13.00g
Protein 19.30g	39%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 195mg	15%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 950mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.2%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 30.5%