Description
A comforting dish of chickpeas simmered in creamy coconut milk and aromatic spices, perfect for weeknight dinners or as a delightful side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat until it shimmers softly.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the chickpeas, cumin, salt, and pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and stir well to blend the flavors.
- Let it simmer for 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, squeeze fresh lime juice before serving or toss in leafy greens like spinach or kale in the last minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg