Lemon-Garlic Skillet Chickpeas

Step 1

Heat a large fry pan with a low-medium heat and add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Step 2

Meanwhile, remove the cloves from a head of garlic, take the skins off and roughly chop the garlic

Step 3

After heating the olive oil for 4 minutes, add in the chopped garlic and mix with the olive oil

Step 4

Drain the jarred or canned cooked chickpeas into a sieve and rinse under cold running water, shake dry

Step 5

After 3 minutes and the garlic is lightly sauteed, add in the rinsed chickpeas, along with 1/2 tsp dried thyme and season with sea salt & black pepper, gently mix together, then add 1/2 cup vegetable broth, give it one final mix and place all the chickpeas in a single layer, simmer for 5 to 10 minutes

Step 6

After simmering for 5 to 10 minutes and the broth has reduced by at least half, remove the pan from the heat

Step 7

Finely grate the lemon zest of 1/2 a lemon over the chickpeas, along with some finely grated Manchego cheese (1/4 cup) and top off with finely chopped parsley, enjoy!