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Picadillo de Garbanzos

Cultural Context

Originating from Spain, Picadillo de Garbanzos reflects the country's rich culinary heritage, blending flavors from various regions. Traditionally, this dish is a comforting staple in many Spanish households, often served during family gatherings or festive occasions. Today, it has found fans worldwide, with variations emerging in Latin America, where chickpeas are sometimes swapped for other legumes or meats, showcasing the dish's adaptability and universal appeal.

SpanishESmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
400 gramos de Garbanzos cocidos y triturados
2 tomates picados
1 zanahoria
1/4 de cebolla
1 berenjena mediana
2 dientes de ajo
1/2 cucharadita de paprika
1/4 de cucharadita de comino
sal cantidad necesaria
aceite de oliva cantidad necesaria

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Lean turkey reduces fat while maintaining protein.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: black olives

Capers provide a similar briny flavor.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Dried cranberries add tartness without added sugar.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: scrambled eggs

Tofu offers a plant-based protein alternative.

1

In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.

2

Add diced tomatoes, grated carrot, and diced eggplant to the pan and cook until softened.

3

Stir in the cooked and mashed chickpeas, paprika, cumin, and salt to taste.

4

Cook everything together until heated through and well combined.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingmixingsimmering

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianveganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-free

Also Known As

Chickpea Picadillo
Local Name: Picadillo de Garbanzos

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