Marinated Chickpeas

posted: 08/05/20 — updated: 10/16/21 by Deryn Macey Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links.

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These easy herb and balsamic marinated chickpeas make a delicious addition to salads or a light and healthy side dish.

Pouring balsamic vinegar into a bowl of chickpeas.

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Ingredient Notes

chickpeas – you can cook chickpeas from scratch or use canned, if using canned, drain them and give them a good rinse before using
olive oil – use a good quality extra-virgin olive oil if possible
balsamic vinegar – I love balsamic here but red wine vinegar would also work
herbs – I use dried oregano and thyme but you can mix and match different herbs such as Italian seasoning, parsley and absil

Chickpeas, containers of herbs, oil and balsa

Method

To make these, simply mix everything up in a bowl or sealable container and marinate for a couple hours up to overnight.

Pouring olive oil over a bowl of chickpeas.

Sprinkling red pepper flakes into a bowl of chickpeas.

Substitutions and Additions

omit the red pepper flakes if you’re sensitive to spice
for a hint of sweetness, add up to 1 tbsp maple syrup
2-3 cloves of minced garlic makes a nice addition
for herbs, mix and match 3 tsp of parsley, thyme, basil or oregano
try lemon instead of balsamic vinegar for lemon marinated chickpeas
try adding up to 1 tbsp dijon mustard for another layer of flavour

How to Store

After marinating, the chickpeas can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Serving Suggestions

have a few spoonfuls for a snack
add to salads and bowls
mash for wraps and sandwiches
use in hummus for extra flavour
serve as a simple, healthy side dish

Chickpeas with balsamic vinegar and herbs in a small bowl with a spoon,

These chickpeas would be a yummy addition to any of these salads:

For more side dishes, try my Roasted Golden Beets, Rosemary Lemon Roasted Potatoes or Sautéed Green Beans. For more easy chickpea recipes, try these Spiced Skillet Chickpeas, Sweet Potato and Chickpea Skillet and Curried Chickpea Salad.

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