MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEAS

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Add this to your meatless Monday lineup. It's great with feta cheese on top. -Elaine Ober, Brookline, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Dash pepper
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Sir in remaining ingredients; heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve with couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 677mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Hina Tabasum
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make.


Jafar Abubakar
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This is one of my favorite Mediterranean dishes. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Niko Garcia
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Alfaj Sorkar
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This dish is a great way to add some variety to your weeknight meals. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Emily Ryll
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I'm not a huge fan of chickpeas, but I really enjoyed this dish. The spices and herbs really helped to bring out the flavor of the chickpeas.


J-lodie
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ellina Mandala
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I made this dish for my vegetarian friends and they loved it! It's a great meatless option that is still packed with flavor.


Mgogo Classic
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. I always have a can of chickpeas in my pantry, so this is a go-to recipe for me when I need a quick and easy meal.


Diane Clark
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I'm new to cooking Mediterranean food, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Marleene Zoll
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of spices and herbs.


Oliver Kipchumba
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make.


Jubayer Hossain
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This recipe is easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mediterranean food.


Moses Mulenga
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Jacoris Thomas
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This recipe is a great way to add some plant-based protein to your diet. The chickpeas are a good source of fiber and protein, and the vegetables add vitamins and minerals.


Donna Thomas
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I'm not a big fan of chickpeas, but this dish changed my mind. The spices and herbs really brought out the flavor of the chickpeas.


Afree Shanvi
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This Mediterranean chickpea dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.