Mediterranean Smashed Chickpeas Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Smashed Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; Salt and pepper; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground toasted cumin; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup finely diced celery; 4 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans), cooked or canned; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and quartered (optional); Minted yogurt (optional), see notes; Tahini sauce (optional), see notes

Servings: persons

Extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
Salt and pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground toasted cumin
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup finely diced celery
4 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans), cooked or canned
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and quartered (optional)
Minted yogurt (optional), see notes
Tahini sauce (optional), see notes

1
Put 3 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook gently until softened, about 10 minutes.
3
Raise heat to medium-high.
4
Add garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes and celery.
5
Stir to combine let sizzle without browning for 1 minute.
6
Add chickpeas and let them heat through.
7
With a potato masher or wooden spoon, crush about half the beans.
8
Stir well, taste and adjust seasoning.
9
Add 1/2 cup water (or bean cooking liquid if you have it) and let mixture simmer briskly for a minute or two.
10
Stir in lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
11
Serve warm in pita or as a dip or side dish.
12
Garnish with quartered eggs, accompanied by minted yogurt and tahini sauce, if desired.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, diced, Salt and pepper, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Smashed 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!

Mediterranean Smashed Chickpeas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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