Garlic Butter Chickpeas: A Flavorful Delight Awaits!
Garlic Butter Chickpeas are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the rich flavors of garlic and butter with protein-packed chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the drained chickpeas to the skillet and stir to coat them in the garlic butter.
- Sprinkle in the paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Serve as a side dish or over rice for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg