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Turkish Chickpea Salad

Turkish Chickpea Salad
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Discover a delightful Turkish Chickpea Salad that’s bursting with flavor! Quick to prepare, it’s perfect for meal prep. Enjoy this healthy dish today!

Ingredients

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  • 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 15 oz chickpeas (cooked, drained, and rinsed)
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (more or less to taste)
  • 1 sweet onion (thinly sliced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 red pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes in oil (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp sumac
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp vegan sugar (optional)
  • 1 cup red cabbage (chopped)
  • 1 cup cilantro (chopped; sub with parsley if needed)
  • 5–6 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss in the chickpeas. Cook for about one minute.
  2. Sprinkle in garam masala, smoked paprika, ground cinnamon, salt, turmeric, ground cloves, and black pepper. Cook for another five minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Toss in sliced onion and minced garlic; cook until soft (about 3-4 minutes).
  4. Stir in sliced red pepper and sun-dried tomatoes with half a teaspoon of salt; cook for an additional two minutes.
  5. Remove from heat; mix in apple cider vinegar and remaining spices.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the chickpea mixture with chopped red cabbage, cilantro (or parsley), basil leaves, and fresh lemon juice.

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