Fried Chickpeas with Zucchini and Yogurt
- Updated on Jun 17, 2018
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Fried Chickpeas with Zucchini and Yogurt
Crispy fried chickpeas, tender zucchini, and creamy yogurt combine in this delightful recipe for a satisfying and healthy dish.
Servings:2
Calories:407kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup instant couscous
Fried Chickpeas
- 1.5 cup chickpeas (~1 can, 15oz/425g)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Zucchini Side
- 1 small zucchini
- 1 medium bell pepper
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp low fat Greek Yogurt
- ½ bunch cilantro/coriander, fresh
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the couscous into a bowl and just cover with hot water. Check your packet instructions but this should be the same amount of water as couscous (eg. 1/3 cup couscous, 1/3 cup of water).⅓ cup instant couscous
Fried Chickpeas
- Drain and rinse off the chickpeas, put them in a bowl and add the olive oil.1.5 cup chickpeas, 1 tsp olive oil
- Take your potato masher (or fork if you don’t have one), give the chickpeas a good mashing.
- Heat up a frying pan and fry the chickpeas for about five minutes, until they have some colour. Add the soy sauce and vinegar to chickpeas.1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Zucchini Side
- In the meantime, cut the zucchini into thin slices and the bell pepper into long, thin strips. You can either grill them for a couple of minutes or use the same pan once the chickpeas have finished, using the olive oil.1 small zucchini, 1 tsp olive oil, 1 medium bell pepper
- Chop the coriander and add it to the yoghurt.½ bunch cilantro/coriander, fresh, 4 tbsp low fat Greek Yogurt
- Put the fried chickpeas on a plate with the quinoa and scramble them about so that they mix, and then layer the zucchini and bell pepper over the top.
- Add some salt and pepper to everything and drizzle a little yogurt over to finish. Serve with couscous. Enjoy!Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Fried Chickpeas with Zucchini and Yogurt
Amount per Serving
Calories
407
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
827
mg
36
%
Potassium
724
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
65
g
22
%
Fiber
13
g
54
%
Sugar
12
g
13
%
Protein
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
2167
IU
43
%
Vitamin C
89
mg
108
%
Calcium
121
mg
12
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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6 comments
Hi, how many servings is this for? Thanks x
Hey! Good question! It makes about two medium servings, I would say perfect as a ‘light’ or ‘weight loss’ lunch. If I’m absolutely starving or have just been to the gym I will eat it all to myself 🙂
Thanks, I had half for breakfast and really enjoyed it.x
Perfect! You’re more than welcome 🙂
Never knew fried chickpeas could be so good! Another winner
Heya Pat – awesome aren’t they?! This recipe has been on rotation ever since we discovered it, too. Love fried chickpeas now!