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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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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.

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Spiced Chickpeas with Yogurt and Pine Nuts

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