Cilantro Lime Chickpeas
These tangy cilantro lime chickpeas are the perfect accompaniment to taco night, and they're easy as anything to make.
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Servings: 6 as a side
Calories: 155kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 small red onion, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 15- ounce cans chickpeas, drained
- ½ cup loosely packed cilantro, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
Cook the onion:
- Heat the oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the red onion and cook for 5 minutes until it softens.
Bloom the spices:
- Add the chili powder and cumin to the onion and cook for 1 minute, stirring often, until fragrant.
Simmer the chickpeas:
- Add the chickpeas and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
Finish the chickpeas:
- Stir in the cilantro and lime juice and simmer for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Turn off the heat.
To serve:
- Serve as a side dish to tacos or on top of cooked rice for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g