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 onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; ½ teaspoon dried ancho chile powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained; 1 cup vegetable broth or 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; ¼ cup pine nuts; 1 ⅓ cups plain Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1 cup vegetable broth or 1 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
¼ cup pine nuts
1 ⅓ cups plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped

1
In a deep skillet, heat the oil over medium heat; add onions and garlic and cook until the onions start to soften, about 7 minutes.
2
Stir in chile powder, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne and cook 1 minute (while stirring); add chickpeas and broth and bring to a boil.
3
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
4
Stir in the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and increase heat to medium; boil, uncovered, until liquid thickens, about 3 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, toast pine nuts by stirring in a small, dry skillet, over medium high, until golden, about 4 minutes.
6
Spoon yogurt into 4 shallow bowls; top with chickpeas, garnish with pine nuts and mint.
7
NOTE: Chickpeas can be made 1 day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
8
TO MAKE MJM: Prepare chickpeas and place in 4 1-quart mason jars.
9
Top with pine nuts and mint.
10
Store yogurt in separate jars.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, ½ teaspoon dried 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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