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Skillet Cheesy Chickpeas

Need a quick recipe to use canned chickpeas, these Skillet Cheesy Chickpeas are incredible and super easy!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 people
Author: Gaby Dalkin

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1-2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • basil and bread to garnish / serve

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Add the onion and saute for 3-5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the chickpeas and stir to combine, followed by the marinara sauce, boiling water to thin it out and season with salt and pepper.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes. Add the shredded cheese on top and transfer to the broiler to melt the cheese until bubbly and golden. Season with salt and pepper and basil.

Notes

Tips and Tricks:
  • Serve over roasted chicken: If you're looking to use this recipe in a main dish, serving this over roasted chicken is the perfect way to spice up your weeknight meals. Delish!
  • Don't forget your basil!: Topping this recipe with fresh basil is key to bringing all the flavors together. Plus, who doesn't love to see that pop of color?!
  • Serve with chunky bread: Looking to use this as a side dish alongside your main course? A fresh french baguette is the perfect way to serve this recipe.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 984mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 926IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 2mg