Spiced Chickpeas with Yogurt and Pine Nuts Recipe

Name: Spiced Chickpeas with Yogurt and Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric; Pinch of cayenne pepper; One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained; 1 cup vegetable broth or water; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1 1/3 cups Greek-style plain fat-free yogurt; 1 tablespoon chopped mint

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
Pinch of cayenne pepper
One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained
1 cup vegetable broth or water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 1/3 cups Greek-style plain fat-free yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped mint

1
In a medium, deep skillet, heat the olive oil.
2
Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderately high heat until softened, about 7 minutes.
3
Stir in the chile powder, cumin, turmeric and cayenne and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4
Add the chickpeas and broth and bring to a boil.
5
Cover and simmer over moderately low heat for 15 minutes.
6
Stir in the lemon juice and boil over moderately high heat, uncovered, until the liquid is thickened, about 3 minutes.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Meanwhile, in a small, dry skillet, toast the pine nuts over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 4 minutes.
9
Spoon the yogurt into shallow bowls.
10
Top with the chickpeas, garnish with the mint and pine nuts and serve.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 large garlic clove, minced, 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder, and more.

Yes, Spiced Chickpeas with Yogurt and Pine Nuts 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.

Spiced Chickpeas with Yogurt and Pine Nuts

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