Paprika-Spiced Sauteed Chick Peas

Hello everyone,

I love chick peas. I love them on salad. I love them straight out of the can. I love them coated in oil and still sorta good for you … And really, who doesn’t love a good snack? I’m certainly a sucker for them! I finally put two and two together and spawned a new favorite recipe for Paprika-Spiced Sauteed Chick Peas. 

This recipe is incredibly quick and easy. It’s the type of “thrown together” dish that will shock your tastebuds and your friends! This recipe calls for just four needed ingredients (but you can add others) and takes under 20 minutes to make. Plus, sauteed chick peas are a protein-packed, healthy-ish snack that’s perfect for your next potluck! The texture is a little crunchy, a bit chewy, and it’s chock full of flavor.If you happen to have a lodge cast iron skillet it will give the outer shell that extra crispy layer. I can’t recommend this recipe enough. Go on and give it a try!

Happy snacking!

Jocelyn

*Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. As always, all opinions are my own!

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Paprika-Spiced Sauteed Chick Peas

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• Prep Time: ~2 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 2 cups
• Supplies: cast iron skillet

Ingredients

• 1 can chick peas, thoroughly drained (do not remove the skins!)
• 1 tbs, olive oil
• 2 tsp, pimenton/ paprika
• 1 tsp, harissa powder
• salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Place the drained canned chick peas on a paper towel and pat them down to remove excess moisture.
2. Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until simmering.
3. While the oil is heating up, mix the spices together and toss them with the chick peas until well-coated.
4. Place the chick peas in the skillet. Toss the chick peas occasionally until they become brown and the outer shell looks crisp. This should take about 15 minutes.
5. Enjoy while warm!