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Simple & Savory Ceci Beans Recipe: A Mediterranean Delight

Discover a simple and delicious ceci beans recipe, packed with Mediterranean flavors. Perfect as a healthy side or light meal. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans 15-ounce each chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: Feta cheese crumbled, for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Add the diced red and yellow bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté for about 8-10 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp.
  4. Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas to the skillet along with the halved Kalamata olives. Stir to combine everything.
  5. Sprinkle in the dried oregano and smoked paprika. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your preference. Stir well to coat the chickpeas and vegetables evenly.
  6. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the chickpeas to warm through. You can gently mash a few chickpeas against the side of the pan to create a slightly creamier texture if desired.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the fresh chopped parsley and fresh lemon juice.
  8. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.