Warm Chickpeas and Broccoli Salad

I have been on a hunt for easy salad recipes that are power packed in protein and I am glad I came across this awesome Chickpeas salad recipe that is super quick to make and full of proteins. Gayatri from Culinary Nirvana is a food blogger that I follow and she has these amazing recipes that are simple to follow and full of flavor. Gayatri is a professional chef trained who is focused on healthy living, culture and good food. So here is the recipe and I hope you will enjoy making it! Stay healthy!

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Onion chopped – 1

Garlic clove chopped - 1

Red Chillie flakes – 1 tsp. (or more as per your preference)

Black pepper powder – 1 tsp.

Salt to taste

Broccoli florets steamed – 1 cup

Olive Oil – 1 tsp.

Lemon juice – 1 tsp.

Canned Chickpeas – 1 can (drained and washed… I used the fresh and cooked chickpeas )

Chopped coriander leaves to garnish.

Method:

• Heat pan and add olive oil. Sauté the chopped garlic till golden. Then add chopped onion and sauté till transparent.

• Add chillie flakes and pepper and chickpeas. Stir and toss it well.

• Add lemon juice and toss.

• Lastly add the broccoli, sprinkle salt and toss well.

• Garnish it with chopped coriander leaves and serve it warm.

Tips:

Add feta cheese for variation

Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds if you like.

Instead of red chillie flakes you can use finely chopped red chillies.

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