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5-Minute Spicy Chickpeas

Quick and Flavorful 5-Minute Spicy Chickpeas You’ll Love

Discover the irresistible 5-Minute Spicy Chickpeas, a healthy and quick snack perfect for any Mediterranean meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chickpeas
  • 1 can Canned Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil extra-virgin recommended
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh juice preferred

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for 5-Minute Spicy Chickpeas
  1. Start by opening a can of chickpeas, drain and rinse them under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer.
  2. In a non-stick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat for about 1 minute.
  3. Sprinkle in ½ teaspoon each of garlic powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin into the heated oil.
  4. Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas to the skillet, stirring well to coat them evenly.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the spicy chickpeas.
  6. Serve immediately, or let them cool before transferring to an airtight container for meal prep.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These chickpeas can be stored for up to 5 days in the refrigerator; freeze for longer storage.

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