Description
Moroccan Chickpea Scramble is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings the bold flavors of Moroccan cuisine to your table. This delightful scramble combines fluffy chickpeas with aromatic spices, fresh vegetables, and zesty lemon juice, creating a hearty meal perfect for any time of day. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this colorful dish is sure to impress and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and red bell pepper; cook until softened.
- Stir in cumin and smoked paprika, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Add chickpeas to the skillet; gently mash half of them with a fork for varied texture.
- Fold in fresh spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice; stir to combine.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional lemon wedges or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg