Smoked Paprika Chickpeas with Fennel and Mint

5 from 1 vote

Smoked Paprika Chickpeas with Fennel and Mint

Try this colorful medley as a main course or serve alongside grilled fish for a meal that is high in protein and bursting with flavor.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: garbanzo beans with fennel and mint, vegetarian smoked chickpeas

Servings:

Author: Brenda Garrison | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
2 cups chopped fennel (1 large bulb); fronds reserved, chopped
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans
1/4 cup raisins, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped mint
1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds

Instructions

Melt coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add fennel and salt. Sauté for 5 minutes on medium heat.
Add beans, raisins, cumin, paprika, zest and water.
Stir and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
Add 1/4 cup chopped fennel fronds and stir.
Top with mint and sunflower seeds before serving.

Notes

Recipe Variations and Substitutions

No Fennel? Celery makes for a great fresh substitute, providing similar texture and crunch, but without the noticeable note of licorice. If you are looking for the more perfect aroma and licorice flavor, then you could always add a few fennel seeds to the dish as well.
Use lentils, or any white beans, in place of garbanzo beans and eliminate the paprika.
Substitute hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds, or finally chopped nuts for sunflower seeds.
Use coconut water instead of tap water.
Use golden raisins in place of dark raisins.
Use olive or vegetable oil instead of coconut oil.

Paprika vs. Smoked Paprika: the small difference of dried chilies vs. smoke-dried chilies makes a huge difference in flavor. If you aren't a fan of the smokiness, use regular paprika.

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