Turn a can of chickpeas into something amazing with this easy skillet recipe. These pan-fried chickpeas are smoky, crispy, and ready in minutes. Serve them hot, cold, or as a protein-packed addition to salads, bowls, or wraps.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Mediterranean
Special diet: gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, vegan
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas with the olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt and pepper. Toss well to coat.
1-15 ounce can chickpeas, 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, salt and pepper
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chickpeas and saute, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas are lightly crispy on the outside and heated through.
Squeeze lemon over the top and enjoy hot or cold.
lemon wedges
Notes
Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.