Caramelized Chickpeas

Photo credit: © Eatwell101.comTo change from rice and pasta, we’ll use chickpeas as an accompaniment to white meat, duck or a portion of fish! This spicy and caramelized version is ideal if you are looking for an easy idea for a sweet/salty association.

Ingredients list: Caramelized Chickpeas

• 1/2 lb (265 g) of canned chickpeas
• 4 teaspoons (20 g) butter
• A pinch of grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper

Cooking Instructions

Rinse chickpeas several times and drain.
Melt the butter in a pan, add cinnamon and nutmeg… Cook the chickpeas for 5 minutes.

Add honey to caramelize, stirring gently over low heat.
Finally pour the lemon juice and 20 ounces of water and let reduce until getting a kind of syrup that will coat each chickpea.

To serve hot to enjoy the flavors and fragrances…
And if you want to try a smaller portions , the chickpeas will get their place as a buffet appetizer!