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Lemony Grilled Zucchini & Crispy Chickpeas Over Tzatziki

Lemony Grilled Zucchini & Crispy Chickpeas Over Tzatziki

This vibrant dish features crispy chickpeas and grilled zucchini served over tangy tzatziki for a delightful meal that's healthy and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chickpeas and Zucchini
  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for roasting chickpeas
  • 1/2 tsp shawarma seasoning
  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces at the diagonal
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp roughly chopped parsley for serving
Tzatziki
  • 2 small Persian cucumbers, grated
  • 1 1/2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 large garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp chopped dill

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Grill Pan
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Cheesecloth or Fine Mesh Sieve

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425 F. Add chickpeas to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and add the olive oil and shawarma seasoning with a pinch of salt. Toss together and bake for 25-30 minutes or until chickpeas are crispy.
  2. Preheat your grill pan on high heat. Spray the pan with olive oil, and add the zucchini. Press down to encourage grill marks, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until zucchini is tender and marked. Remove from pan, and set aside.
  3. To make the tzatziki, grate your cucumbers and use cheesecloth to squeeze out excess liquid. In a bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and salt until smooth. Fold in the drained, grated cucumber and dill.
Assembly
  1. Spread the tzatziki onto a plate. Top with zucchini and crispy chickpeas; squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and garnish with parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving

Notes

Dry chickpeas well before roasting to achieve maximum crispiness. Grilling zucchini until lightly charred will enhance its sweetness. Prepare tzatziki in advance for best flavor.

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