Description
A quick and flavorful Zucchini Chickpea Skillet Dinner featuring sautéed zucchinis, chickpeas, and aromatic spices. This one-pan meal is easy to prepare, nutritious, and perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Herbs
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
Pantry & Spices
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash the zucchinis thoroughly and slice them into half-moons. Dice the onion and mince the garlic to have all ingredients ready for cooking.
- Sauté the onion: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent and soft.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant, making sure not to burn it.
- Cook zucchinis: Add the sliced zucchinis to the skillet and stir to combine with onions and garlic. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the zucchinis are tender but still slightly crisp.
- Season and add chickpeas: Sprinkle in the ground cumin and smoked paprika, then season with salt and pepper to your liking. Stir in the drained chickpeas and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they are heated through and flavors meld together.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve the dish warm with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over just before eating.
Notes
- This dish is very versatile; you can add other vegetables such as bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Feel free to include a protein source like grilled chicken or tofu to make it more filling.
- Adjust the spices to suit your taste, increasing or decreasing the cumin and paprika as preferred.
- Serve with a side of rice, quinoa, or crusty bread to round out the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
