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A colorful zucchini chickpea skillet with sautéed vegetables and herbs, viewed from the side.

Zucchini Chickpea Skillet Dinner

A quick and flavorful vegetarian skillet dish combining zucchini, chickpeas, and spices, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Vegetables and Legumes

  • 2 medium Zucchinis Sliced into half-moons
  • 1 can 15 oz Chickpeas Drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 small Onion Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika For seasoning
  • to taste Salt For seasoning
  • to taste Pepper For seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish
  • 1 lemon Lemon Wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Wash and slice zucchinis into half-moons. Dice onion and mince garlic.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add zucchinis and cook 5-7 minutes until tender.
  • Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chickpeas and cook 3-4 minutes until heated through. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately for best flavor.
Keyword Vegetarian