Spicy Spanish GARLIC Chickpeas | Garbanzos Salteados con Ajo y Pimentón
Ingredients
- 1 jar cooked chickpeas (same as canned) 25 oz / 700 grams
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
- 8 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
- 1 tsp hot smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1.50 grams
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano 0.50 grams
- 2 tbsp grated Manchego cheese 15 grams
- 2 tbsp chopped chives 5 grams
- 2 tsp lemon juice 10 ml
- sea salt & black pepper
Instructions
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Drain the jarred chickpeas into a colander and rinse them under water, then shake off any excess water, transfer the chickpeas over a dishcloth, all in a single layer, and gently pat them dry
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Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil
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After a couple of minutes, add in the sliced garlic and mix continuously
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Once the garlic is lightly sautéed, about 1 to 2 minutes, remove it from the pan and set aside
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Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the chickpeas, mix them around so they're all coated in the olive oil, then mix every 1 to 2 minutes so they all evenly sauté
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In the meantime, add the sweet smoked paprika into a bowl, along with the hot smoked paprika, ground cumin, and dried oregano, mix together until well mixed
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After sautéing the chickpeas for 8 to 10 minutes and they're lightly blistered, add the garlic back into the pan, along with the spice blend, and season with salt & pepper, gently mix together until well mixed, then turn off the heat, add in the grated cheese, chopped chives, and lemon juice, and give one final mix until well mixed
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Serve directly out of the pan or transfer into a large serving dish, serve warm or at room temperature, enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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