Description
A vibrant, quick one-skillet meal featuring sautéed zucchini, chickpeas, garlic, and cumin—ready in just 15 minutes for a healthy side or light main dish.
Ingredients
2 medium zucchinis, sliced into rounds or half-moons
1 can (400 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Juice of ½ lemon (optional)
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add zucchini and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just tender.
- Stir in chickpeas, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook another 5 minutes to heat through.
- Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice (if using) and chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning and serve warm.
Notes
- Don’t overcook zucchini—keep it tender-crisp.
- Use lemon juice to brighten flavors before serving.
- Serve warm over grains or with bread for a fuller meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main or Side
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 2 mains or 1 of 4 sides
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
