Sautéed Turmeric Chickpeas

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 and Feta
Quick Turmeric Chickpeas with Labne and Feta
Quick Turmeric Chickpeas with Labne and Feta

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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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: beans, easy, labne, vegetarian, weeknight
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

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

Instructions

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

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