Spiced Chickpea Bake

This Spiced Chickpea Bake is a hearty and flavorful Moroccan-inspired dish that brings together the warmth of spices with the protein-packed goodness of chickpeas. Perfectly baked to perfection, it makes for a satisfying meal that's both nutritious and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• Canned chickpeas - 400 grams, drained and rinsed
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Vegetable broth - 100 ml
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
3. Add the minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, and carrot to the skillet, cooking for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in the cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute until the spices are fragrant.
5. Add the drained chickpeas and vegetable broth to the skillet, mixing well to combine everything. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes so the flavors meld.
6. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
7. After baking, remove from the oven, stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health and satiety.

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