Description
A vibrant and refreshing dish that marries the zest of citrus with the hearty appeal of chickpeas, perfect for any gathering or bright weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans garbanzo beans (14oz per can)
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3 fresh Roma tomatoes (diced with juices)
- 4 fresh jalapeños (diced, or less for less heat)
- 1 medium red onion (diced)
- 1 cucumber (peeled and cut into small pieces)
- 2 ripe avocados (optional)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Start by draining and rinsing the chickpeas under cold running water.
- Chop the veggies: Dice your tomatoes, jalapeños, red onion, and cucumber into small, even pieces.
- Mix it all together: In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cilantro, lime juice, tomatoes, jalapeños, onion, cucumber, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Refrigerate for flavor development: Stir everything together and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, taste and adjust with more salt, pepper, or sriracha if desired.
Notes
This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld. Avoid over-marinating to prevent mushiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg