Meal
lunch

Smoky Spanish Garbanzo Beans with Smoked Paprika and Chorizo

Nutrition

252

kcal

Calories

11.6

g

Protein

27.8

g

Carbs

10.3

g

Fat

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Ingredients(8)

Canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained0.7 /2 cup (120g)
Spanish chorizo, casing removed and finely diced0.6 oz (28g)
Smoked paprika (pimentón de la Vera)0.7 /2 tsp
Garlic, minced0.7 clove (3g)
Olive oil0.6 /2 tsp (2.5g)
Sherry vinegar0.7 tsp
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)0.7 tbsp (4g)
Flaky sea saltpinch

Instructions

1

Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat.

2

Add the diced chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, until it renders its fat and becomes crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

3

You'll see the oil turn a beautiful reddish-orange.

4

Add the minced garlic and smoked paprika to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

5

Stir in the rinsed and drained chickpeas, tossing to coat them in the chorizo fat and paprika.

6

Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the chickpeas to warm through and absorb the flavors.

7

Remove the skillet from the heat.

8

Stir in the sherry vinegar for a touch of acidity.

9

Season with a pinch of flaky sea salt to taste.

10

Transfer the garbanzo bean and chorizo mixture to a small bowl.

11

Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley.

12

Serve immediately.