Golden Spice Chickpeas Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prep the Ingredients

   Start by rinsing and draining the garbanzo beans. Chop the white onion, red pepper, and green pepper into small pieces. Mince the garlic and ginger.

2. 2

   Sauté the Aromatics

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add Garlic and Ginger

   Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

4. 4

   Spice it Up

   Add the cumin, turmeric, paprika, light chili powder, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Stir well to coat the onions and garlic with the spices, cooking for another minute.

5. 5

   Incorporate Tomato Paste

   Add the tomato paste to the skillet and mix thoroughly to combine with the spices and aromatics.

6. 6

   Add Peppers and Chickpeas

   Stir in the chopped red and green peppers, followed by the drained garbanzo beans. Mix everything well to ensure the beans and peppers are coated with the spices.

7. 7

   Season the Dish

   Add salt and black pepper to taste. Stir everything together and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

8. 8

   Finish with Cilantro

   Once cooked, remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the chopped cilantro just before serving for a fresh flavor.

9. 9

   Serve

   Serve the golden spice chickpeas warm, either on their own or over a bed of rice or with pita bread.