Sautéed Mediterranean Chickpeas with Roasted Red Pepper

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A vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender chickpeas sautéed with roasted red peppers and fresh herbs for a flavorful small plate. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, turns canned chickpeas, roasted red pepper, extra virgin olive oil into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas and 1 diced medium roasted red pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook for 5-7 minutes until chickpeas are heated through and begin to brown slightly.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes until spices are aromatic.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and finish with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, tossing gently to combine before serving warm.

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