This is one of those recipes that at home we classify out of 10 because it combines legumes and a good amount of vegetables. It is also flavored with numerous spices that add flavor and color to it. Not making you want to try these Chickpeas with Spiced Cauliflower and Zucchini?
In addition to the three ingredients mentioned you will need a few more. We have included a fried onion and red pepper, but you can improvise and include what you have in the fridge or that you like the most. The time it will take to present this dish on the mea will be determined by the baking time: 30 minutes.
- 400 g. cauliflower, in small florets
- 400 g. canned cooked chickpeas, washed and drained
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika sweet
- ½ teaspoon of hot paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 red bell pepper, minced
- In a baking tray or baking dish add the two tablespoons of oil and the spices: cumin, paprika, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric and pepper.
- We add the chickpeas, the cauliflower and the zucchini and mix well with your hands until they are well impregnated with oil and spices. The cauliflower will be al dente; If you prefer it well done (soft) you can blanch it beforehand.
- Then we take to the oven and we bake at 200ºC for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a frying pan with very little oil sauté the onion with the pepper, until the first one changes color.
- Finally we serve the chickpeas with cauliflower and spiced zucchini with the prepared sauce.