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Marinated Chickpeas

Marinated Chickpeas

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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Chill Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

These marinated chickpeas are perfect as a light meal, side dish, or snack. Simply combine hearty chickpeas with juicy tomatoes and fresh herbs, and let it marinate in a tangy red wine vinaigrette. 


Ingredients

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  • 1 (15oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, minced shallot, tomatoes, parsley, and cilantro.
  2. Add the vinegar, olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt.
  3. Toss to evenly coat everything.
  4. Cover and set in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to develop.
  5. Keeps for up to 3 days in the fridge. The mixture will get spicier the longer it sits.