Description
A quick and flavorful stir-fry with zucchini, chickpeas, and garlic, perfect for a healthy and easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: slice zucchinis, mince garlic, drain and rinse chickpeas, and chop parsley.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add zucchini and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add chickpeas and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Sprinkle cumin, paprika, black pepper, and salt over the mixture and stir well.
- Cook for 2 minutes, allowing spices to toast.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice, tossing to combine.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Serve immediately as a main dish or side.
Notes
- Spice Tip: Toast your spices lightly in a dry pan for a minute to unlock their full flavor potential.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve with quinoa or brown rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: zucchini, chickpeas, garlic, stir-fry, vegan, gluten-free, healthy, quick meal
