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Skillet Cheesy Chickpeas

Need a quick recipe to use canned chickpeas, these Skillet Cheesy Chickpeas are incredible and super easy!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 260 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1-2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • basil and bread to garnish / serve

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Add the onion and saute for 3-5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the chickpeas and stir to combine, followed by the marinara sauce, boiling water to thin it out and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add the shredded cheese on top and transfer to the broiler to melt the cheese until bubbly and golden. Season with salt and pepper and basil and serve with chunky bread on the side. Also excellent served over roasted chicken!

Notes

  • Serve this amazing vegetarian meal over pasta, rice, or potatoes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 984mg (41%) Potassium 580mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 926IU (19%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 178mg (18%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260

% Daily Value*

Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 984mg 41%
Potassium 580mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 926IU 19%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 178mg 18%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.