Mareco Spiced Chickpea Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) Cooked chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 2 tsp Mareco seasoning
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper(optional)
• 1 cup Cooked rice
• 1/2 medium Cucumber
• 1/2 cup Plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)(optional)
• 1 tbsp Fresh parsley or mint (chopped)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Drain and rinse chickpeas. Dice cucumber. Mince garlic (if using). In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, garlic (optional), and a pinch of salt/pepper; set aside.

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cumin and smoked paprika, stir 30 seconds, then add chickpeas, mareco seasoning, and salt/pepper (if using). Cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot and lightly spiced.

3. 3

   Assemble: Divide rice into 2 bowls. Spoon warm spiced chickpeas over the rice. Top with cucumber-yogurt mixture and sprinkle with parsley/mint (optional). Serve immediately.