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Chickpea and Olive Appetizer
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Chickpea and Olive Appetizer

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

326
Calories
10g
Protein
17g
Fat
39g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 11 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chickpea 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained 134
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Olive 1 large (4g) 4
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Coriander not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas, washed and soaked overnight in 8 cups water
  • 1/2 cup black olives, chopped
  • 1/4 cup scallions, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves (cilantro)
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

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1) Place the chickpeas with their water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat for about 2-1/2 hours, or until the chickpeas are tender.

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2) Drain; then place the chickpeas in a salad bowl and allow to cool. (Or, substitute half a 19 oz. can of chickpeas, drained.) Add the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.

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3) Serve immediately.

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Category:Arabian Recipes

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Category:Arabian Appetizers

Recipe sourced from fandom

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