Marinated Garbanzos Chickpeas

Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant recipe for Marinated Garbanzos Chickpeas! Packed with Mediterranean flavors, this no-cook dish combines tender chickpeas with a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and aromatic herbs like parsley and oregano. A hint of cumin and crushed red pepper flakes adds a warm, smoky kick, making these chickpeas anything but ordinary. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, this dish is perfect as a refreshing snack, a protein-packed salad topper, or a versatile side dish. With a marination time of 1 to 8 hours, every bite bursts with tangy, herbal goodness. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a healthy, flavor-packed treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 pieces garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas in a colander under cold running water. Allow them to drain completely.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Add the drained chickpeas to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated in the marinade.

Step 4

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the mixture to an airtight container.

Step 5

Refrigerate the marinated chickpeas for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, marinate for up to 8 hours.

Step 6

Before serving, stir the chickpeas to redistribute the marinade. Serve cold or at room temperature as a snack, salad topper, or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	582.4 grams (582.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	806

Total Fat 48.00g	62%
Saturated Fat 6.60g	33%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1105mg	48%
Total Carbohydrate 76.20g	28%
Dietary Fiber 19.20g	69%
Total Sugars 12.90g
Protein 21.10g	42%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 175mg	13%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 658mg	14%

*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: 52.6%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 37.1%