Spicy tomato chickpeas, a recipe to enjoy legumes even in the summer and not necessarily in salads.
As you may have noticed, I often use chickpeas in my recipes because they are an excellent protein source alternative to meat, help with weight loss, and are rich in soluble fiber beneficial for fighting cholesterol.
Francy’s Advice: save time by using pre-cooked chickpeas, but remember to rinse them very, very well to remove excess salt and not add any more.
In this recipe, I paired them with rice, but they can be served with pita, Naan bread, flatbreads, or Arab focaccia.
So without further ado, let’s prepare the spicy tomato chickpeas together, oh my, they are good!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Low
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients: Spicy Tomato Chickpeas
- 1 1/2 cups cooked, boiled chickpeas
- 14 oz tomato pulp
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 g chili pepper (if you don't like it spicy, use less)
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Tools: Spicy Tomato Chickpeas
- 1 Pot
- 2 Small Bowls
Steps: Spicy Tomato Chickpeas
In a pan, heat a drizzle of oil and then add an onion and a clove of garlic thinly sliced.
In a small bowl, mix all the spices: cumin, paprika, turmeric, pepper, and chili pepper, add them to the onion and garlic and toast everything for a few minutes.
Add the tomato paste and pulp, let it simmer for a few minutes, then add the drained chickpeas rinsed under running water to remove excess salt, and 3 tablespoons of water. Cover and cook for about 15-20 minutes.
The dish is ready to be served with pita, bread, flatbread, naan bread, or Arab focaccia.
Serve with pita or simply on toasted bread, even inside a flatbread.
Alternatively, you can serve the spicy chickpeas with rice.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How to store chickpeas?
In the fridge for one day in an airtight container.
Can they be frozen?
Yes, they can be frozen; I recommend portioning them if you do.
I don’t like too much spice, how can I prepare them?
In reality, they are spiced and not too spicy, you can simply omit the chili pepper.
