15 Minute Marinated Chickpeas

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Marinated Chickpeas Perfect for Meal Prep or a Quick Meal

Look, I know beans can be boring without putting in some effort to make them more interesting.

But, it doesn’t take much work at all to increase their tastiness.

Case in point: this marinated chickpea recipe that only takes 15 minutes to make.

The deliciousness to amount of effort ratio on this recipe is off the charts. It is perfect for a make ahead appetizer with some toasted bread or meal prep for the week. You may even notice that they taste better after a day or two.

How Long Will These Marinated Chickpeas Keep?

The chickpeas will keep for 3-4 days covered in the refrigerator. Reheat or let come to room temperature.

How Can I Use These Marinated Chickpeas For Meal Prep?

This recipe produces about 3 cups. Simply increase the amounts of each ingredient in the same ratios for a larger yield. Note that one 15 oz. can of chickpeas is about 1.5 cups of drained chickpeas.

Using dried beans makes this a very economical recipe. It would only cost a few dollars to make a weeks worth of these beans. If you’re not sure how to cook dried beans, check out this guide:

How to Make Dried Beans

Here are some canned vs. dried vs. cooked bean conversions that you may find useful if you are scaling this recipe.

Bean Conversions

Can I Use a Different Type of Bean?

Definitely! Great northern, cannellini, baby lima, navy beans, or a mixture of them would work great.

What Should I Serve These Chickpeas With?

This chickpea dish can be eaten on its own for a meal. But, it is also a delicious and healthy side dish. Here are some recipes that would match perfectly with this salad to make a filling, delicious meal:

• Buttermilk Marinated Roast Chicken

• Vegetable Frittata

• Squash and Wild Rice Grain Bowl

• Asian Slaw Grain Salad with Tofu

15 Minute Marinated Chickpeas Perfect for Meal Prep

Nick @ walktoeat

Make this 15 minute marinated chickpea recipe as a make ahead appetizer or meal prep. A quick and easy way to make flavorful, healthy beans.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, entree, Meal Prep

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 3

Calories 146 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
• 3 leaves of kale, stems removed, finely chopped
• 2 cans chickpeas, drained (or 3 cups of cooked dried chickpeas)
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
• Kosher salt

Instructions

 

• Combine shallot and vinegar in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Add kale to a large bowl. Add olive oil and red pepper (if using). Season with salt.
• Add drained chickpeas to kale mixture. Toss and season generously with salt.
• Add shallot mixture to chickpeas and toss to combine..

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcalFat: 15g

Keyword marinated chickpeas, meal prep, 15 minute meal, chickpeas

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