Description
This Chickpea Lemon Skillet is a quick and cozy Mediterranean-inspired dinner made with tender chickpeas, garlic, onion, fresh lemon, Greek yogurt, and herbs. The creamy, tangy sauce comes together in one skillet, making it perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a satisfying meatless meal. Serve it with crusty bread, rice, or orzo for an easy dinner packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1–2 garlic cloves, grated
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or dill
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Extra black pepper, for serving
- Extra olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the grated garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chickpeas, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until some chickpeas begin to turn lightly golden.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and simmer for 5 minutes. For a thicker sauce, lightly mash a handful of chickpeas with a spoon.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Turn off the heat.
- Add the Greek yogurt and gently stir until a creamy sauce forms. If needed, add 1–2 tablespoons of warm broth or water to loosen the sauce.
- Sprinkle with parsley or dill, feta cheese if using, black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Serve warm with crusty bread, rice, pasta, or orzo.
Notes
- Turn the heat off before adding the Greek yogurt to prevent curdling.
- Mash a few chickpeas for a naturally thicker and creamier sauce.
- Fresh lemon zest adds the brightest flavor, so don’t skip it.
- For a dairy-free version, use a plain dairy-free yogurt or creamer and omit the feta.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Delicious served with Mediterranean Butter Rice, orzo, or warm pita bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg