Spiced Chickpea Snacks (Balila) - Soy Free

Ingredients

• 2 cans Cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Place a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet and let it warm for about 30 seconds.
2. 2Add the 2 cloves of minced garlic to the warm olive oil. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute until you can smell the garlic, being careful not to let it turn brown.
3. 3Add the 2 cans of drained and rinsed chickpeas to the skillet. Stir them to coat with the garlic oil.
4. 4Sprinkle the 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (if using), 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper over the chickpeas. Stir everything together well to distribute the spices evenly.
5. 5Cook the chickpeas for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring them every few minutes. You are looking for them to be heated all the way through and to have some spots that look lightly browned.
6. 6Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and the 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley to the skillet. Stir gently to combine everything.
7. 7Serve the spiced chickpea snacks warm immediately.

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