Middle Eastern Chickpeas

Transform your weeknight meals with this flavorful Middle Eastern Chickpeas recipe, a vibrant, one-pan dish bursting with warming spices like cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and paprika. Simmered in a rich tomato and vegetable broth sauce, tender chickpeas soak up the aromatic blend, creating a hearty yet healthy vegetarian option full of protein and fiber. Fresh parsley and a splash of lemon juice add a bright, zesty finish, while a hint of cayenne offers a subtle kick. Perfectly versatile, this dish pairs beautifully with rice, couscous, or warm flatbread. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s the ideal quick and satisfying meal for busy days.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 400 grams canned crushed tomatoes
• 800 grams canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 240 milliliters vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Finely dice the onion and sauté in the olive oil for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Mince the garlic and add it to the onions. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground cinnamon, and cayenne pepper to the pan. Stir to coat the onions and garlic in the spices, toasting them for 1 minute.

Step 5

Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir well to combine with the spices. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the skillet, followed by the vegetable broth. Stir everything together and bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

After 20 minutes, uncover the pan and stir in the fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 9

Serve warm with rice, couscous, or flatbread. Garnish with additional parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1664.8 grams (1664.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1513

Total Fat 49.00g	63%
Saturated Fat 6.70g	34%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5834mg	254%
Total Carbohydrate 223.30g	81%
Dietary Fiber 57.60g	206%
Total Sugars 54.30g
Protein 63.40g	127%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 546mg	42%
Iron 26mg	143%
Potassium 3883mg	83%

*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: 27.8%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 56.3%