How to Marinate Chickpeas 3 Different Ways (Ingredient Prep Pt. 3!)

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: omit

Tofu provides a similar texture while being lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

White vinegar is a budget-friendly option with a similar acidity.

cumin

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: omit

Omitting spices can reduce cost without affecting the base flavor.

Cook chickpeas in the Instant Pot and drain them.

For the first marinated chickpea recipe, add 1/4 cup olive oil and 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar to the chickpeas.

Chop parsley finely and add about 1/2 cup to the chickpeas.

Add about 1/4 teaspoon of diamond kosher salt and black pepper to taste.

Add about 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest to the mixture.

For the second recipe, add 1/2 cup slivered almonds and 1/2 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes to a blender.

Add 1/4 cup olive oil and 2 tablespoons lemon juice to the blender.

Add 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon dried basil to the blender.

Blend until it reaches a thick pesto-like consistency, adding water to thin if necessary.

Add about 1.5 cups of chickpeas to the blended mixture and stir to combine.

For the third recipe, finely chop 1/2 red onion and add it to a mixing bowl.

Chop fresh dill and parsley, aiming for about 1/4 cup each, and add to the bowl.

Grate garlic using a microplane and add to the bowl.

Add the zest of one lemon and the juice of the lemon to the mixture.

Add ground cumin and salt to taste, then stir to combine.

Finally, add 1/4 cup olive oil and stir again.

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