Description
Experience a burst of flavors with this vibrant vegetarian dinner! Packed with colorful bell peppers, tender zucchini, and protein-rich chickpeas, this dish transforms weeknight meals into culinary adventures. Infused with aromatic garlic and fresh herbs, each bite is a delightful journey that will impress your family and friends. Quick to prepare and perfect for leftovers, this recipe is the ultimate solution for satisfying vegetarian dinners throughout the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp cumin or smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté bell peppers and zucchini for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and chickpeas; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices; stir well to combine.
- Remove from heat and fold in fresh basil and parsley just before serving.
- Serve warm alongside crusty bread or over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg