Weeknight Chickpeas Pilaf
A weeknight Mediterranean chickpea pilaf with cucumber and cherry tomatoes, finished with feta cheese and fresh oregano, served over couscous.
Total time
37 min
Prep
26 min
Cook
11 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Mediterranean
comfortvegetarian
Ingredients
400gchickpeas
2cucumber
150gcherry tomatoes
300gcouscous
2 tbspfeta cheese
1 tspfresh oregano
1 tbspolive oil
to tastesalt and black pepper
Instructions
1
Drain and season the chickpeas, then saute them over medium-high heat until well browned, about 10 minutes.
2
Add the cucumber and cherry tomatoes, cooking until just softened, about 6 minutes.
3
Stir in the feta cheese and fresh oregano for 3 minutes.
4
Cook the couscous separately and fluff with a fork.
5
Let everything simmer for about 9 minutes so the flavors meld.
6
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
7
Serve hot over the couscous, garnished with fresh herbs.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
Calories
328
Protein
14.2g
Fat
8g
Carbs
52.4g
Fiber
10.1g
Sodium
84mg
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