Spicy Chickpea & Tomato Stir‑Fry
Quickly stir‑fry canned chickpeas with diced tomatoes, chili flakes, and fresh cilantro for a hearty vegetarian meal.

Total
15 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice(optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (about 1 minute).
- 2
Add the chili flakes and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in the chickpeas and diced tomatoes, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6‑8 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
- 4
Remove from heat, stir in lime juice if using, and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
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