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Zucchini Chickpea Skillet Dinner

Quick and Easy Zucchini Chickpea Skillet Dinner Delight

Zucchini Chickpea Skillet Dinner is a quick, nutritious, one-pan meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 2 medium Zucchini Fresh for best flavor and texture.
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drain and rinse before use.
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Alternatively use coconut oil.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white for best taste.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; powdered can be a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Experiment with ground coriander.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Sweet paprika can be used for a milder taste.
  • to taste Salt Use sea salt for stronger flavor.
  • to taste Black Pepper For a bit of heat.
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, or substitute cilantro or basil.
  • 2 wedges Lemon For serving, lime is a good alternative.

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and slice the zucchinis into half-moons. Dice one onion and mince two cloves of garlic.
  2. Heat three tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
  3. Add the sliced zucchini and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender.
  4. Sprinkle in ground cumin and smoked paprika, season with salt and pepper. Stir for about a minute.
  5. Add drained chickpeas and cook for 3-4 minutes until warmed through.
  6. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best taste, store leftovers in an airtight container for no more than three days. Flavors deepen over time.

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