Mezze-Style Marinated Chickpeas
Infuse Mediterranean allure into your meals with these easy marinated chickpeas. Perfect as a side dish or tapas, they're bursting with flavor and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Main
- 2 cans 15 oz each chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Zest and juice of one lemon
- Optional: a pinch of chili flakes
Instructions
- Heat a medium skillet, add olive oil, then garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, stir for 30 seconds.
- Add red wine vinegar, cook for a minute.
- Remove from heat, add chickpeas, coat well in the spice mix.
- Transfer to a bowl, add onion, parsley, lemon zest and juice.
- Add chili flakes if using. Let sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Ideal with grilled meats or in salads. For more robust flavor, marinate overnight.