Sautéed Turmeric Chickpeas

Quickly sautéed chickpeas spiced with turmeric and cumin seeds top a creamy labne and get a sprinkle of salty feta cheese for this super easy lunch, side dish or even dinner!

Quick Turmeric Chickpeas With Labne

Sautéed Turmeric Chickpeas over Labne (Yogurt) with Feta! A quick and easy dish perfect for lunch, a side dish, or even a quick dinner! It's done in 15 minutes!!!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients

  

• 5 tbsp olive oil , divided 3 tbsp + 2 tbsp
• 1 medium onion , thinly sliced
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds , or ground cumin
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas , drained
• kosher salt
• fresh black pepper
• 1/2-1 cup labne , or thick greek yogurt or sour cream
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• fresh dill , for garnish

Method

 

1. Heat 3 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and softened, 6-7 minutes.
3. Add turmeric and cumin seeds and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. Add the chickpeas and the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil. Season well with kosher salt and black pepper.
5. Sauté until chickpeas are warmed through and sizzling, 2-3 minutes.
6. Plate the labne (or yogurt), top with chickpeas, crumble feta cheese over top, and garnish with torn dill. Enjoy!

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