The new year is here and it´s time to start eating healthier. After all the holidays, our bodies need a boost of vitamins and a kick of energy. This Chickpea and Broccoli Skillet is exactly that. Loaded with protein & fiber and fills you up with a ton of vitamins & minerals.
Besides how healthy this dish is, the flavors are seriously gonna blow you away. It´s made with the perfect combination of spices, to bring a pop of flavors into each and every bite.
To make this dish, I used canned chickpeas and frozen broccoli. We´re talking very inexpensive & simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. BTW, did you know frozen broccoli is actually better for you than fresh? Check it out here.
TIPS & TRICKS to make this recipe: As I stated earlier, I used canned chickpeas. The secret here is to make sure you drain and rinse them well. The frozen broccoli I used was already pre-cleaned and pre-cut. Hello easiness 🙂 . Try to use a good-quality vegetable broth when making this dish, makes all the difference in the world.
Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
SWEET SMOKED SPANISH PAPRIKA
SPANISH SEA SALT
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Chickpea and Broccoli Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 15 oz cans cooked chickpeas
- 3 cups frozen broccoli
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tbsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- pinch sea salt
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
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Finely mince 3 cloves of garlic, finely dice 1/2 of an onion, drain & rinse two 15 ounce cans of cooked chickpeas and reserve 3 cups of frozen broccoli
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Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and pour in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, after 2 minutes add in the diced onions & minced garlic and mix with the olive oil, after 3 minutes and the onions are nice and translucent, add in 1 tsp cumin powder & 1/2 tbsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika and mix it all together, then add in the frozen broccoli, 1/2 cup vegetable broth and season with sea salt & black pepper, give it a gentle mix so everything is well mixed, evenly divide 12 cherry tomatoes around the ingredients and place a lid on the pan
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After 5 minutes remove the lid from the pan, add in the rinsed chickpeas and season again with sea salt & black pepper, mix together until well combined, simmer for 4 minutes or until the broth has reduced in half, remove from the heat and serve directly from the pan, enjoy!
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Nancy Ann Thomas
Thank you for helping pull this recipe together for dinner tonight. My grandmother on my mother’s side was born in Malaga City, Spain. She came to America when she was 4 1/2 years old.
What part of Spain do you live and work? I appreciate what you are doing.
Nancy
04 . May . 2023Spain on a Fork
So happy to hear that! I am from Valencia 🙂 Much love
04 . May . 2023Marinka
Hi Albert,
Today I made the chickpeas and broccoli skillet recipe. I added some chickenbreast and rice.
01 . Mar . 2022My husband and I loved it.
Spain on a Fork
Happy to hear that! Much love 🙂
02 . Mar . 2022Jerold Garber
06 . Oct . 2021Have discovered this works well using fresh broccoli, too.
Spain on a Fork
Absolutely! Much love 🙂
07 . Oct . 2021Doris Butler
Hi Albert!
31 . Jul . 2021I was planning on making this for our dinner tonight. My husband went to the store for me and came back with GRAPE tomatoes! The store sells out of cherry tomatoes so fast. Can I use these in the recipe? I was considering cutting them in half. I also have some whole tomatoes. HELP! I hope you are having a wonderful day, my new friend!
Doris
Spain on a Fork
Hello Doris, Yes you can use grape tomatoes here, they will work great in this recipe 🙂 much love!
01 . Aug . 2021John Kathrein
Oops! My error! Sorry!
28 . May . 2021John Kathrein
You forgot the onion in the ingredient list.
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20 . Mar . 2021Nick
12 . Feb . 2021Love this recipe. Thank you!
Spain on a Fork
So happy to hear that! thanks for the comment 🙂 much love
13 . Feb . 2021Todd
Do you have a suggestion for which spice you would use in place of cumin?
17 . Jan . 2021Spain on a Fork
To replace the cumin powder you can use caraway seeds, chili powder or curry powder, much love 🙂
17 . Jan . 2021