Posted by Renée Leonard-Stainton on 26 November 2013 - 4:58pm
Garlic Roast Chickpeas with Almonds, Feta, Mint & Lemon
Go beyond chickpea favourites falafel & hummus, with this zesty chickpea dish that is sure to be a staple in your entertaining repertoire! It holds its own as a satisfying and flavour-packed vegetarian main, but is also a delicious accompaniment to baked chicken and BBQ meats. It's refreshingly easy to throw together for those impromptu gatherings. A heart-healthy dish dedicated to my love of feeding friends healthy and delicious meals!
Go beyond chickpea favourites falafel & hummus, with this zesty chickpea dish that is sure to be a staple in your entertaining repertoire! It holds its own as a satisfying and flavour-packed vegetarian main, but is also a delicious accompaniment to baked chicken and BBQ meats. It's refreshingly easy to throw together for those impromptu gatherings. A heart-healthy dish dedicated to my love of feeding friends healthy and delicious meals!
Method
- Preheat oven to fan bake 190°C
- Pat chickpeas dry with paper towels if they still seem wet after draining and rinsing
- Mix together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, cumin, garlic, chili flakes, salt & freshly ground black pepper
- Put chickpeas into a baking dish, add olive oil mixture & stir until the chickpeas are well coated with oil, then put in the oven & roast for 20 minutes
- While chickpeas are roasting, wash mint leaves & roughly chop
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan. Add almonds & shallow fry for about 5 minutes on a low heat, or until lightly browned
- Spoon roasted chickpeas into a serving dish. Mix 3 tablespoon of olive oil & the apple cider together & then mix through the chickpeas
- Let chickpeas cool 5 minutes, & then stir in crumbled feta, lemon rind & chopped mint
- Season with more salt & fresh ground black pepper if desired
- Serve warm or cold, with lemon wedges to squeeze over the finished dish
