Best 7 Marinated Chickpeas Recipes

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Marinated chickpeas, also known as chana masala, are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. Made with chickpeas, a variety of spices, and a tangy marinade, this dish is not only flavorful but also packed with protein and fiber. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a dish to impress your friends and family, marinated chickpeas are sure to hit the spot. With endless variations and simple preparation, this recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves flavorful and healthy dishes.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MARINATED CHICKPEAS



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A lovely and refreshing salad or appetizer, better if it's allowed to sit and marinate a few days. You can also pop it in a blender for quick and tasty hummus.

Provided by Rita Spangler

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 8h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon minced garlic
sea salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place chickpeas in a bowl. Add olive oil, oregano, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, garlic, and sea salt and mix well. Marinate chickpeas in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 289.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

MARINATED CHICKPEAS



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These marinated chickpeas are great on their own, but even better for bulking up salads into a full meal. Because the chickpeas soak in vinaigrette, there's typically no need to add any extra dressing when you combine them with other vegetables; they come with enough seasoning to flavor everything. Combine a cup of the dressed chickpeas with a cup of cooked whole grains (such as farro, barley, wheat berries or quinoa), a half cup of shredded carrots, a handful of minced fresh parsley, a pinch of cumin, plus some cayenne or harissa for heat. You could also stir together equal parts marinated chickpeas and diced fresh cucumber with some slivered red onions and chopped fresh dill, or massage some chopped kale with olive oil and a pinch of salt, then toss in a big scoop of marinated chickpeas and some crumbled feta or Cotija.

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories     easy, quick, weeknight, beans, salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 to 4 cups cooked chickpeas (from about 10 ounces dried chickpeas, cooked and drained, or two 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained), see Note
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar
1 small shallot, finely minced
1 medium garlic clove, finely minced or pressed through a garlic press
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper. Allow chickpeas to marinate in the refrigerator for at least a few hours, or up to 1 week. Flavor will improve with time.

MARINATED GARBANZOS (CHICKPEAS)



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This is a basic dish. I made this for potlucks and picnics for something different. Cook time is cooling time.

Provided by mommyoffour

Categories     Beans

Time 2h5m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

20 ounces garbanzo beans, drained
1/2 cup oil
3 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped scallion
1 dash garlic salt
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Drain.
  • Serve with toast rounds or as part of an antipasto tray.

GINGERY MARINATED CHICKPEAS



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This is best when made several days before eaten. Put on top of salad greens, or on mixed with hot rice. You may use canned chick peas for this. I got this from an old notebook which I had written recipes in a long time ago. I suspect it comes from Moosewood cookbook. Prep time does not include cooking of chickpeas.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Beans

Time 10m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups dried garbanzo beans, soaked at least 4 hours, cooked till tender, 1 1/4-1 1/2 hours (or use 4-4 1/2 cups canned)
5 -6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 -4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 -2 large garlic clove, minced
1 -2 tablespoon finely minced gingerroot
2 -3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely minced red onion
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain completely cooked chickpeas.
  • Combine everything, mix well, cover tightly and let marinate.(will last for up to 2 months).
  • Stir from the bottom occasionally during marinating.
  • Makes about 5 cups. Enjoy!

MARINATED CHICKPEAS



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Categories     Salad     Chickpea     Simmer

Yield makes 3 to 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups dried chickpeas, or 4 cups drained canned chickpeas
2 tablespoons plus 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, quartered
1 celery stalk, cut in half, plus 1 cup finely diced celery
2 medium carrots, peeled and halved
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup finely diced red onion
1 cup red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
1/2 teaspoon chopped peperoncini, or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, or 1 tablespoon dried Sicilian oregano
1 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Zest and juice from 1 lemon

Steps:

  • If using dried chickpeas, soak the chickpeas in water overnight and drain.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the yellow onion, celery stalk, and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes, until the vegetables begin to color. Tie 2 sprigs of rosemary and the thyme sprigs in cheesecloth and add to the vegetables. Add the chickpeas (soaked dried or canned) and enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a gentle simmer and reduce the heat to medium-low. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 1 1/2 hours, until the chickpeas are soft. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside to cool completely. Drain, discarding vegetables and herbs.
  • In a bowl, combine the red onion and vinegar, and set aside for 15 minutes. Drain the onion and transfer to a large bowl. Add the diced celery, garlic, peperoncini, chickpeas, remaining 2 sprigs rosemary, oregano, parsley, remaining 1 cup oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, making sure to turn the mixture a couple of times while marinating. Allow the salad to come to room temperature before serving. Keeps well if refrigerated up to 3 to 4 days.

LIBYAN MARINATED CHICKPEAS



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Entered for safe-keeping for ZWT. From Daniel Rogov's "Libyan Cuisine - Simple but Tasty" website. Preparation time does not require time for overnight refrigeration.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Beans

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/8 lbs chickpeas (1/2 kg)
2 bay leaves
2 hard boiled egg yolks, chopped and sieved
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves, chopped finely
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons capers
salt, as required

Steps:

  • Soak the chickpeas overnight in cold water. Add the bay leaf and 2 teaspoons of salt, cover and cook over a medium flame until the chickpeas are tender (about 1 1/2 hours), adding more water if necessary. Drain well.
  • In a small mixing bowl put the egg yolks and into this, beat the oil and vinegar with a wire whisk. Stir in the onion, garlic, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, capers and chickpeas. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Allow to come to room temperature before serving and just before serving sprinkle over with the remaining parsley.

MARINATED CELERY SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS AND PARMESAN



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Celery is an underappreciated vegetable that brings wonderful crunch, perfume and bitterness to a salad (and no wonder: It's related to carrots, parsley and fennel). Here it is front and center in a main-dish salad, especially satisfying with a poached egg or some charcuterie on the side. Buy full green heads of celery, not the pale hearts, and make sure the leaves are still attached. But if you can't find celery with leaves, chopped parsley is a reasonable substitute.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     salads and dressings, main course

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons sherry vinegar, more as needed
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
Salt and ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
4 cups cooked or canned chickpeas
4 large or 6 small celery stalks, trimmed (reserve the leaves) and cut into large julienne
2 large scallions, white and pale green parts, thinly sliced on a diagonal, or 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 to 2 cups loosely packed celery leaves, coarsely chopped
1 pint small tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, rolled and julienned
2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, coarsely grated, or crumbled feta
1 small loaf (or 1/2 large loaf) day-old, peasant-style crusty bread
Romaine or butterhead lettuce, endive or escarole, cut or torn into bite-size leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, maple syrup and a large pinch each of salt and pepper. Drop in garlic cloves, stir, and set aside 15 to 30 minutes to let the flavor infuse.
  • Gradually whisk in oil; dressing will emulsify. Mix in chickpeas, celery and scallions. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Remove garlic cloves from dressing. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt, pepper, vinegar and olive oil. Set aside to come to cool room temperature.
  • If desired, make croutons, for serving: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Pull the soft bread out of the center of the loaf, leaving most of the crust behind, and tear bread into bite-size pieces. You should have about 3 cups. Spread pieces on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for about 12 minutes, until golden and crisp; let cool.
  • Just before serving, mix celery leaves, tomatoes, basil and croutons, if using, into the salad. In a serving bowl, place a layer of greens, if using, in the bottom. Add celery mixture, then top with cheese and more black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 330, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 651 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Chickpeas: For the best results, use dried chickpeas that have been soaked overnight. If you're short on time, you can use canned chickpeas, but be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • Use a Variety of Spices: Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs to create your own unique marinade. Some popular choices include cumin, coriander, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Let the Chickpeas Marinate for at Least 30 Minutes: The longer you marinate the chickpeas, the more flavorful they will be. If you're short on time, you can marinate them for just 30 minutes, but for best results, let them marinate for at least 2 hours.
  • Cook the Chickpeas Properly: Once the chickpeas are marinated, you can cook them in a variety of ways. You can bake them, roast them, or even fry them. Just be sure to cook them until they are tender but still have a slight bite to them.

Conclusion:

Marinated chickpeas are a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. They're perfect for salads, soups, stews, and even as a snack. With so many different ways to marinate and cook chickpeas, there's sure to be a recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful addition to your meal, give marinated chickpeas a try.

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