Easy Sautéed Chickpeas
These Easy Sautéed chickpeas are tasty and filling. They can be made with simple ingredients in 10 minutes and served as a side or snack.
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Seared chickpeas are a great choice if you're looking for a filling, quick, and nutritious side dish. Season them with simple ingredients and enjoy them plain or with a main.
You may also enjoy these Vegan Quinoa Chickpea Salad, Chickpea Curry made with Coconut Milk and Chickpea Tomato Curry Recipe.
Why This Recipe Works
- Sautéed chickpeas are flavorful and delicious.
- Make them with eight easy-to-find ingredients.
- Serve as a side with Quick Moroccan Tomato Couscous, Turmeric Whole Roasted Cauliflower and Cheesy Mashed Potatoes.
- This tasty side is ready in 10 minutes.
Easy Sautéed Chickpeas Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Chickpeas: For this easy sautéed chickpeas recipe, you can use canned or dried chickpeas. If you are using dried chickpeas, read the instructions on the packaging.
- Onion seasoning: Use low-sodium onion seasoning. If you don't have onion seasoning, use fresh onions instead.
- Garlic seasoning: Select low-sodium garlic seasoning. You can swap this for fresh garlic, too.
- Cumin: Use good-quality cumin powder for the best taste.
- Turmeric: Select good-quality turmeric powder for this recipe.
Tips and Substitutions
- Paprika: You can use cayenne pepper instead of paprika. Add as much as you like to suit your taste.
- Chickpeas: Do not overcook the easy sautéed chickpeas as they may become too soft. You should also ensure that they are cooked long enough so they are not too hard.
- Batches: Double or triple this recipe to feed more people.
- Salad: Add the easy sautéed chickpeas to salads to make them more filling. You can also add in spinach.
How to Make Easy Sautéed Chickpeas
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add onion seasoning, garlic seasoning, cumin, a pinch of turmeric, and salt and paprika to taste. Stir well and let the spices cook for about 1 minute to release their aromas.
3. Add the chickpeas, stirring to coat them evenly with the spices.
4. Cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chickpeas to heat through.
5. Serve easy sautéed chickpeas warm on their own, over rice, Greek yogurt or as a filling for wraps or bowls!
Recipe FAQs
Rinse canned chickpeas thoroughly. Then, choose your preferred cooking method:
You can pan-fry them with a splash of oil for 5-7 minutes, bake them at 180°C for 7-10 minutes, or boil them for 2-3 minutes. Each method offers a unique texture and flavor.
If you are using dried chickpeas then you will need to parboil them before frying. However, if you are using canned chickpeas there is no need to boil them before frying.
Place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to four days. Reheat the chickpeas in the microwave.
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Easy Sautéed Chickpeas
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 cups of cooked dried chickpeas or canned
- ¼ teaspoon of onion seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon of garlic seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon of cumin
- a pinch of turmeric
- Salt to taste
- Paprika to taste
- A splash of olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a large pan. Add onion seasoning, garlic seasoning, cumin, a pinch of turmeric, salt to taste and paprika to taste. Mix and cook the spices for 1 minute on a medium heat.
- Add chickpeas to the pan, stir and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Serve easy sautéed chickpeas as a side.
Notes
- Batch: Feel free to half, double or triple the ingredients in this recipe to feed more or less people.
- Paprika: Swap paprika with cayenne pepper to suit your taste. Adjust the amount to your liking.
- Chickpeas: Be careful not to overcook the chickpeas, as they may become too soft. Ensure they are cooked just enough to avoid being too hard.
