Pan Fried Chickpeas with Turmeric
These Pan Fried Chickpeas with Turmeric are an easy to make side dish that are loaded with flavor. They are such a great recipe to make with a can of chickpeas!
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 129kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Large pan
Ingredients
- ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric or to taste
- ¾ teaspoon seasoning salt or to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed (about 15.5 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice I recommend fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse your chickpeas then drain them well.
- In a large skillet add olive oil and heat to medium high heat. Add the chickpeas and cook for about 4 minutes, sauteing the chickpeas frequently to prevent them from burning.2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 can chickpeas
- Add the lemon juice and seasonings and cook for 2 more minutes continuing to saute.¾ teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ¾ teaspoon seasoning salt
- Remove from heat and serve warm or let them cool to add to a salad.
Notes
Any nutritional information is an estimate by online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
Use caution when cooking with turmeric. Similar to beets, it can stain clothing, countertops, and other items. I wore an apron while cooking these chickpeas, just in case.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 873mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.4mg