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Sautéed Chickpea Recipe with Cinnamon
This is my favorite chickpea recipe.
Chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, are a great source of dietary fiber and protein. They are a great addition to your diet and will add some necessary lean calories to hopefully replace some of the junk food that you tossed when you cleaned out your cabinets!
In order to make healthy elements permanent additions to your diet you’ll have to find ways to keep it interesting. This recipe is a simple way to add a couple tasty flavors your whole food arsenal.
Try this chickpea recipe and let me know what you think.
Sautéed Chick Peas with cinnamon
2015-07-27 17:50:55
Serves 2
A quick and simple recipe that delivers flavor, fiber, and real food protein.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
20 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
145g
Servings
2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270
Calories from Fat 119
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g
21%
Saturated Fat 2g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 391mg
16%
Total Carbohydrates 30g
10%
Dietary Fiber 0g
1%
Sugars 0g
Protein 9g
Vitamin A
3%
Vitamin C
3%
Calcium
6%
Iron
9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 1 Can Chickpeas (or the equivalent amount of cooked dried beans) drained and rinsed
- 1 Cinnamon Stick broken in half
- 1 1/2 Tbsp EV Olive Oil
- 2 Tsp Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1/4 Cup Chopped cilantro
- Sea Salt and Fresh Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse chickpeas
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat
- Add olive oil and sauté the cinnamon stick for 1-2 minutes until fragrant
- Stir in the chickpeas and sauté, stirring frequently, for 8 minutes or until browned and crisp
- Transfer the chickpeas to a bowl
- Add the remaining ingredients and toss
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