Warm Chickpeas with Lemony Yogurt

An easy, delicious and light summer meal.

Recipe from Bon Appetit

https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/warm-chickpea-bowls-with-lemony-yogurt

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Serving: 2

Ingredients:

  • 1 garlic clove, finely grated

  • 1.5 tsp ground coriander

  • 1.5 tsp ground cumin

  • 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

  • 1/2 medium head of cauliflower (about ¾ lb.), broken into large florets, sliced 1/4" thick

  • 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed

  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

  • 3/4 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt

  • 4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, divided

  • 1 medium fennel bulb, halved lengthwise, very thinly sliced crosswise

  • 1 small chile (such as serrano, Fresno, or jalapeño; optional), thinly sliced

  • 1 cup very coarsely chopped parsley

  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400F/ 205C. Mix garlic, coriander, cumin, and 3 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl. Add cauliflower and chickpeas; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.

  2. Transfer cauliflower mixture to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Wipe out bowl; reserve. Bake, tossing halfway through, until chickpeas and cauliflower are golden brown and cauliflower is tender, 18–22 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, mix yogurt, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, and a big pinch of salt in a small bowl.

  4. Toss fennel, chile (if using), parsley, sesame seeds, and remaining 3 Tbsp. lemon juice in reserved bowl; season with salt.

  5. Spread yogurt mixture in serving bowls. Top with spiced chickpea mixture. Scatter fennel salad over, then drizzle with oil.

This recipe couldn’t be any easier but it packs a lot of flavor. you have the slight spice of cumin and CORIANDER from the cauliflower and chickpeas, the freshness from the sliced fennel, and the creaminess and slight sourness from the greek yogurt. ALthough this is a delicious dish, I knew that it would not be filling enough so i boiled some potatoes in order to add some starch and carbs to the dish. i actually quite enjoyed just eating the boiled potatoes with the lemony yogurt. All in all this is a great easy light dish that can be made in less than 30 minutes. you can eat it by itself for a quick healthy meal or as a substantial side.

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