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Zucchini Chickpea Skillet Dinner Recipe

Zucchini Chickpea Skillet Dinner Recipe
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A quick and healthy vegetarian skillet dinner featuring fresh zucchini and protein-packed chickpeas, ready in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

Zucchini Chickpea Skillet Dinner

  • 2 medium Zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil, for sautéing
  • 1 small Onion, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin, for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika, for seasoning
  • To taste Salt, for seasoning
  • To taste Pepper, for seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • 1 lemon, Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Wash the zucchinis thoroughly and slice them into half-moons. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
  2. Sauté Onion: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Cook Zucchinis: Add the sliced zucchinis to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp.
  5. Season and Add Chickpeas: Sprinkle in the ground cumin and smoked paprika, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the drained chickpeas and cook for another 3-4 minutes until heated through.
  6. Finish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

  • This dish is versatile; feel free to add other vegetables or protein sources as desired.

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