Cmkws3teg000epkhtb1zaqec1 (Spiced Caramelized Onion & Chickpea Medley)
A savory and aromatic Middle Eastern-inspired pulse dish featuring deeply caramelized onions and warm spices.

Total
50 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15oz) Chickpeas
- 3 large Yellow Onions
- 4 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric
- 0.5 cup Vegetable Broth
- 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 0.5 cup Greek Yogurt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Thinly slice the onions into half-moons and mince the garlic cloves.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat and add the onions with a pinch of salt.
- 3
Sauté the onions for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are a deep golden brown and caramelized.
- 4
Add the minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric to the skillet, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then add them to the skillet along with the vegetable broth.
- 6
Simmer the mixture for 8-10 minutes, lightly mashing a few chickpeas with a fork to thicken the sauce.
- 7
Stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley, then season with additional salt to taste.
- 8
Serve warm in bowls, optionally topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
315
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 11 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
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