Best Chickpeas With Mint Scallions And Cilantro Recipes

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CURRIED CHICKPEAS WITH MINT AND CILANTRO CHUTNEY



Curried Chickpeas with Mint and Cilantro Chutney image

Provided by Lisa Lin

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 cups (40g) cilantro leaves
2 cups (40g) mint leaves
3 cloves garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons minced ginger
1 serrano pepper or green chili (seeded and roughly chopped)
1/4 cup Nature's Intent Apple Cider Vinegar
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion (diced (about 1 to 1 1/4 cups))
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 serrano pepper (thinly sliced)
1 large carrot (peeled and diced)
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2/3 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or from a can)
2 cans of chickpeas (save the water from the can)
1/4 cup full fat coconut milk
2 tablespoons Nature's Intent Apple Cider Vinegar (optional)

Steps:

  • Add all the chutney ingredients to a food processor. Blend until all the ingredients are well mixed. Transfer the chutney to a small bowl and cover. Let it rest while you cook the chickpeas.
  • Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, the minced garlic, ginger and serrano pepper and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the carrots and cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Add the remaining teaspoon of salt, coriander, cumin and turmeric to the pot and stir to coat the vegetables with the spices. Add the diced tomatoes and chickpeas and stir. Add 1 cup of the reserved water from the can of chickpeas to the pot. If you forgot to save the water from the can, don't worry. Water straight from the tap works, too. Turn the heat up to medium-high.
  • Bring the liquids to a boil. Partially cover the chickpeas with a lid, reduce the heat to medium-low and let the chickpeas simmer for 15 minutes. Drizzle the coconut milk and Nature's Intent Apple Cider Vinegar, if using, and stir. Let the chickpeas cool off before tasting. Add more salt if necessary.
  • Serve the chickpeas with cooked basmati rice and the mint and cilantro chutney. Leftover chutney will keep in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.

CHICKPEA SALAD WITH FRESH HERBS AND SCALLIONS



Chickpea Salad With Fresh Herbs and Scallions image

A lighter, easier take on classic American potato salad, this version uses canned chickpeas in place of potatoes and favors Greek yogurt over mayonnaise. The trick to achieving the creamy texture of traditional potato salad is to mash some of the chickpeas lightly with a fork. It travels well, so it deserves a spot at your next picnic or desk lunch.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weekday, beans, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus more for serving
3 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed
1 cup finely diced celery (about 3 stalks)
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts (2 to 3 scallions)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth, then add the dill and parsley and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Place the chickpeas in a large bowl and using a fork, lightly mash about 1/3 of them. Add the celery and scallions and toss.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad, toss well, and set aside at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with more dill and parsley and serve. (If you're not serving the dish immediately, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.)

FRIED EGGPLANT WITH CHICKPEAS AND MINT CHUTNEY



Fried Eggplant With Chickpeas and Mint Chutney image

In this gently spiced vegetable dish, baby eggplant slices are first fried until golden, then braised with chickpeas, tomatoes and garam masala until soft, velvety and richly flavored. A quickly made fresh mint chutney adds a complex, herbal, spicy note thanks to the jalapeño in the mix. Serve this over rice or with flatbread as a main course, or on the side of grilled meats or fish.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 2 to 3 servings as a main course, 4 to 6 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 pounds baby or small Italian eggplant, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
Fine sea salt, as needed
3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
1 large white onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 pound ripe tomatoes, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 3/4 cups (one 15-ounce can) cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed if canned
1 cup mint leaves
1 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems
1 serrano or jalapeño pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
1 scallion, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons lemon juice, more to taste
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste
Plain yogurt, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Season eggplant slices all over with salt. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat until it thins out in the pan. Add enough eggplant slices to fit in one layer without overlapping. Cook until the bottoms are browned, then flip and continue to cook until well browned and soft, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Add more oil if needed. Transfer cooked eggplant to a plate lined with paper towels, and repeat with more oil and eggplant until all the eggplant is cooked. Taste eggplant and add more salt if necessary.
  • Heat another tablespoon of oil in pan, then add the onions. Cook until softened and golden, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Add spices and cook for 1 minute, then add tomatoes, chickpeas and 2 tablespoons water.
  • Partly cover the pan and let the mixture simmer until tomatoes start to break down, 10 to 15 minutes. Add eggplant to the pan and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, until sauce thickens.
  • While the eggplant cooks, combine all the ingredients for the chutney in a blender with 2 tablespoons water. Blend until puréed, about 1 minute. Taste and add more lemon juice or salt, or both, if needed.
  • Serve the eggplant topped with the chutney and yogurt if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 512, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 25 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1541 milligrams, Sugar 23 grams

CURRIED CHICKPEAS WITH CILANTRO



Curried Chickpeas With Cilantro image

I love this recipe. It is my own creation, informed by dal and curry recipes I've made in the past. It's pretty easy, and great if you are craving Indian food. You can use canned or cooked chickpeas and adjust the spices to your preferences. The cooking time doesn't include the time required to soak and cook dry chickpeas. I don't like to use salt in dishes, but you may choose to add salt to enhance the flavor.

Provided by MissLinguist

Categories     Curries

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil (may substitute coconut oil, or any vegetable oil)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons brown mustard seeds
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 tablespoons water
4 cups chickpeas, cooked (2-15.5 oz. cans)

Steps:

  • If you are using dry chickpeas, soak and cook them, according to the package directions. (This requires overnight soaking, followed by boiling for about 1 hour.) If you are using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them.
  • In a 2 quart saucepan, saute onion, garlic, pepper, cardamom, cumin, corriander, curry powder, tumeric, and mustard seeds in oil. (If the spices start to stick and burn on the bottom of the pan, add a little water.).
  • When the onions are soft, add the cilantro. Adding water as necessary, stir constantly to cook the cilantro, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add chickpeas. Stir and cook until heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve over brown rice.

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