Mareco Spicy Chickpea Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp Ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp Chili flakes (or cayenne)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper
• 4 cups Mixed greens (arugula/spinach)
• 1/2 cup (120 g) Plain yogurt
• 1 tsp Additional lemon zest (optional)(optional)
• 1 tbsp Water (as needed to loosen sauce)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Mince the garlic. Juice the lemon and set aside.

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes): In a skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper for 15–20 seconds.

3. 3

   Add chickpeas and lemon juice to the skillet. Cook, stirring, for 10–12 minutes until the chickpeas are warm and lightly coated; add a splash of water if the mixture looks too dry.

4. 4

   Serve: Divide greens between bowls. Spoon the spicy chickpeas over the greens. Stir yogurt with a little lemon juice (and optional zest) and drizzle over the top.