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Savory Parfait with Crispy Chickpeas


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  • Author: Lail Hossain
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Description

Cool yogurt and crunchy chickpeas make this a unique and flavorful snack. Spices add a delicious kick.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cucumber (1 cucumber) cucumber
  • 3/4 cup yogurt
  • 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp black salt
  • 1/4 tsp roasted red chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 1/4 tsp roasted coriander powder
  • 1 cups (237 ml) Crunchy Chickpeas
  • 1 sprig mint

Instructions

  1. Mix the yogurt, sugar, lemon juice, and spices together. Add the chopped mint.
  2. Check spice and seasoning and adjust to taste. Add more yogurt if too spicy.
  3. Place the cucumber cubes in two serving bowls.
  4. Spoon the yogurt mixture over the cucumber. Sprinkle a generous amount of crunchy chickpeas on top before serving.

Notes

  • For a creamier parfait, use full-fat Greek yogurt.
  • To make this vegan, substitute coconut yogurt for dairy yogurt.
  • Store the yogurt mixture and chickpeas separately and assemble the parfaits just before serving to prevent the cucumbers from becoming soggy.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 100
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 10