Spicy Chickpeas with Fresh Green Chiles Recipe

Name: Spicy Chickpeas with Fresh Green Chiles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 onions (about 7 ounces each), 1 chopped, 1 thinly sliced for garnish; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 piece (1 inch) peeled fresh ginger, chopped (about 1 tablespoon); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 2 to 4 fresh green chiles (such as Pinocchios Nose or jalapeno), 1 seeded and finely chopped, remaining seeded and thinly sliced lengthwise for garnish; 1 ripe tomato, halved and thinly sliced, for garnish; 3 large pitas or naan (Indian bread), for serving; 8 ounces plain yogurt, for serving; Lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 onions (about 7 ounces each), 1 chopped, 1 thinly sliced for garnish
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 piece (1 inch) peeled fresh ginger, chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 to 4 fresh green chiles (such as Pinocchios Nose or jalapeno), 1 seeded and finely chopped, remaining seeded and thinly sliced lengthwise for garnish
1 ripe tomato, halved and thinly sliced, for garnish
3 large pitas or naan (Indian bread), for serving
8 ounces plain yogurt, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

1
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onion and cumin.
3
Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is light brown, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in allspice, cinnamon, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt; cook 1 minute.
5
Add garlic, ginger, and tomato paste to skillet.
6
Cook about 4 minutes to dry out mixture.
7
Stir in chickpeas and 1/4 cup water.
8
Cover; cook until water evaporates and chickpeas are slightly softened, 5 to 8 minutes.
9
Stir in chopped chile.
10
Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with slices of tomato, onion, and chile.
11
Serve with bread, yogurt, and lime wedges.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 onions (about 7 ounces each), 1 chopped, 1 thinly sliced for garnish, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chickpeas with Fresh Green Chiles 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.

Spicy Chickpeas with Fresh Green Chiles

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