Dirty Martini Chickpeas
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5
4 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Dirty Martini Chickpeas
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These dirty martini chickpeas are everything you love about a dirty martini but in a cozy chickpea dinner form. If you’re looking for a quick, one-pan meal that feels a little fancy but takes just 20 minutes, this is the one!
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil 30 mL
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 7 green olives finely chopped, Castelvetrano variety, pitted
- 1 lemon 1 Tbsp of the grated zest, 2 Tbsp of the juice
- 1 Tbsp rosemary finely chopped fresh
- 2 Tbsp olive brine from the jar of olives, 30 mL
- 2 Tbsp gin 30 mL, or vodka
- 2 oz cans chickpeas drained, 425 g cans
- ½ cup heavy cream 120 mL
- olives whole pitted olives and strips of lemon peel, optional garnish
- lemon peel whole pitted olives and strips of lemon peel, optional garnish
Instructions
- Flavor Base: Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add 2 cloves garlic (minced), 7 pitted Castelvetrano olives (finely chopped), the grated zest of 1 lemon, and 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until garlic is fragrant.
- Assemble: Stir in lemon juice, 2 Tbsp olive brine, 2 Tbsp gin or vodka, 2 15-oz cans chickpeas, and ½ cup heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer and let cook, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until sauce has thickened and chickpeas are hot.
- Serve: Serve hot, optionally garnished with olives and lemon peel. Serve with good crusty bread, over pasta, or with steamed veggies!
Notes
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of water or cream to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Freezing: The cream can separate when frozen, so I don’t recommend it. Better to eat it fresh!
- Can I make this without alcohol? Absolutely! Just skip the gin/vodka and add an extra splash of olive brine to keep the depth of flavor.
- What’s the best substitute for heavy cream? Use coconut milk, cashew cream, or a plant-based heavy cream alternative for a dairy-free version.
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