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Fried Chickpeas

3.5

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Levi Brown

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 to 8 Servings

Ingredients

2

teaspoons smoked paprika

1

teaspoon cayenne pepper

6

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2

15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed, drained, patted very dry

Kosher salt

2

teaspoons finely grated lime zest

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine paprika and cayenne in a small bowl and set aside.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in a 12" skillet over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, add chickpeas to skillet and sauté, stirring frequently, until golden and crispy, 15–20 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer chickpeas to paper towels to drain briefly. Place in a medium bowl. Sprinkle paprika mixture over; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt. Toss with lime zest and serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

8 servings
1 serving contains: Calories (kcal) 126.1 %Calories from Fat 30.8 Fat (g) 4.3 Saturated Fat (g) 0.5 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 16.8 Dietary Fiber (g) 3.9 Total Sugars (g) 0.8 Net Carbs (g) 12.9 Protein (g) 5.1 Sodium (mg) 21.5