Cabbage With Chickpeas Recipe

Name: Cabbage With Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 onions, peeled and finely sliced; 1 unwaxed lemon, skin grated to remove zest; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (400 g) can chickpeas; 300 g cabbage; 4 cloves garlic, minced and mixed with; 1/2 teaspoon salt; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 30 fresh mint leaves, about; Greek yogurt, to use when serving

Servings: persons

1
Heat the oil and when it is very hot, add the onions, stirring for 4-5 minutes until they begin to flop and go light brown in patches.
2
Reduce the heat, add the lemon zest and cook, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes until the onions have melted into a slippery, reduced slop.
3
Meanwhile, drain and rinse the chickpeas.
4
Shake dry.
5
Remove the stalk from the cabbage and shred into strips.
6
Wash and shake dry.
7
Take the mint leaves and shred finely.
8
When the onions are ready, stir in the chickpeas, together with 1/2 tsp salt and a generous grinding of pepper.
9
Cook for a few minutes, then add the cabbage.
10
Increase the heat and stir for 2-3 minutes, as the cabbage wilts and merges with the rest of the dish.
11
Add 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 100ml water, the garlic paste and shredded mint.
12
Stir well and cook for 3-4 minutes before turning off heat.
13
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
14
Leave to rest and cool slightly before topping with a dollop of yoghurt.

182

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 onions, peeled and finely sliced, 1 unwaxed lemon, skin grated to remove zest, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 (400 g) can chickpeas, and more.

Yes, Cabbage With Chickpeas falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cabbage With Chickpeas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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