Marinated Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Cucumber
User Reviews
4.8
45 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
329 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Marinated Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Cucumber
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Flavorful Marinated Chickpeas transform a plain can of garbanzo beans into the most magical and delicious side dish! Vegan and Vegetarian versions available.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup olive oil quality
- 2 TBSP red wine or white wine vinegar
- 2 TBSP balsamic vinegar
- 1 lemon juiced, large
- 1 clove garlic (smashed and minced) optional
- 1-2 tsp Italian seasoning blend
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 15 oz chickpeas drained and rinsed, canned
- 12 oz tomato chopped
- 5-6 oz English cucumber approx. half a large cucumber, seedless
- ½ cup red onion diced
- 3-4 TBSP parsley to garnish, fresh chopped
- 1/4-1/2 cup feta cheese skip if vegan, crumbled
Instructions
- In a large, shallow bowl, mix together marinade by combining olive oil with vinegars, lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and parsley. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes, stirring every so often to make sure the veggies and chickpeas are evenly coated.
- If time permits and you allow it to sit for the full hour you'll be rewarded with even more flavorful goodness! You can also marinate this salad in the fridge if prefrerred.
- Before serving, add optioanl feta cheese and dive in. See notes for serving suggestions.
Notes
- SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
- with crispy crostini or warm fluffy flatbread
- as a tasty topping for hummus
- tossed with chopped romaine lettuce or kale for a tasty marinated chickpea salad
- swirled with pasta for a fun twist on pasta salad
- straight up as the marvelous mediterranean side dish it is
Nutrition Information
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Calories
329kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
297IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 297IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
45 reviews
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