Chimichurri One-Pot Chickpea Recipe

Name: Chimichurri One-Pot Chickpea
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 400 g canned chickpeas, drained (2 1/2 cups); 500 g extra-firm tofu, cubed (2 1/2 cups); 200 g frozen shelled edamame (1 1/3 cups); 15 ml olive oil (1 tbsp); 100 g yellow onion, finely chopped (1 medium onion); 15 g garlic, minced (3 cloves); 30 g fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (1 cup); 30 g fresh cilantro, finely chopped (1 cup); 30 ml red wine vinegar (2 tbsp); 2 g dried oregano (1 tsp); 1 g red pepper flakes (1/2 tsp); 240 ml vegetable broth (1 cup); 6 g fine salt (1 tsp)

Prep: 8minCook: 25min4 servingsMedium375 cal / servingMexican

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A delicious Chimichurri One-Pot Chickpea packed with 27g of protein per serving and just 368 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 33 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

27g protein of choice
2 tbsp cooking oil
2 cups vegetables
1 cup grain or base
3 cloves garlic
Seasoning to taste
Salt and pepper
Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 6 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add a squeeze of lemon or lime for brightness
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 375 kcal

Protein: 26.6g

Fat: 15.1g

Carbs: 36g

Fiber: 11.2g

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