Spanish Chickpea Stir-Fry
A flavorful and crunchy Spanish-inspired stir-fry made with chickpeas. Serve as a snack or light meal.
Ingredients
- β1 can (14.5 oz) chickpeasdrained and rinsed
- β2 tablespoons savory oilsuch as olive or avocado oil
- β1 medium onionsliced
- β1 medium red bell peppersliced
- β2 cloves garlicminced
- β2 tablespoons tomato pasteoptional
- β1/4 cup crunchy bread crumbsoptional
- β1 teaspoon stir-fry seasoningsuch as smoked paprika or cumin
Instructions
- 1
Heat the savory oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the sliced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
- 3
Add the sliced red bell pepper and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- 5
Stir in the chickpeas, tomato paste (if using), and stir-fry seasoning.
- 6
Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the chickpeas are coated in the flavorful mixture.
- 7
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with crunchy bread crumbs (if using).
- 9
Optional: top with additional savory oil or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy!