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Warm Moroccan Chickpea Salad Recipe
Experience a taste of Morocco with our Warm Moroccan Chickpea Salad, artfully combining sweet dried dates and crunchy pistachios for a truly irresistible dish!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 339 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Moroccan
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- Juice and zest of 1 small lemon
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic pressed
- 1/2 teaspoon honey*
- 1/4 teaspoon ras el hanout
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 14.5 oz cans chickpeas drained, rinsed, and patted dry
- 1 small shallot peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
- 2 tablespoons chopped roasted almonds
- 2 tablespoons golden raisins
- 6 dried pitted dates roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- In the bottom of a large serving bowl, whisk together two tablespoons of olive oil along with the lemon juice and zest, red wine vinegar, pressed garlic, honey, Ras el Hanout, and salt.
- Heat the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add half of the chickpeas and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until lightly browned and crispy. Transfer the fried chickpeas to the serving bowl. Repeat with the remaining half of the chickpeas.
- Add the sliced shallot to the hot pan and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened and slightly translucent. Transfer to the serving bowl along with the pistachio, almonds, raisins, and dates.
- Toss well, garnish with parsley and serve warm.
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Notes
- *Use Agave to make this recipe vegan.
- Store the Moroccan Chickpea Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator; it will stay fresh for up to 4 days. Freezing is not recommended as it may alter the texture of the chickpeas and vegetables.
- If you need to reheat it, gently warm it in a skillet over low heat, just enough to take the chill off, as overheating can make the vegetables mushy and the nuts soggy.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
339kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Sodium
474mg
(20%)
Potassium
406mg
(12%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
205IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Sodium | 474mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 406mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 205IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.