Lemony Chickpea Casserole

Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are one of the oldest cultivated crops and have been a staple in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines for thousands of years.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Lemony Chickpea Casserole

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Dinner, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 can Chickpeas
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Red onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Lemon
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
3. Chop the red bell pepper, red onion, and garlic cloves.
4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
5. Add the chopped vegetables and sauté for 5 minutes.
6. Add the chickpeas, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
7. Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the mixture and stir again.
8. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and spread it evenly.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
10. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
11. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 8g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.