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Turn one can of chickpeas into three tasty ideas: smooth lemon hummus, crispy spiced chickpeas and hearty tomato stew.

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Quick overview

One ingredient, three ways to cook it. Below you’ll find quantities, servings, approximate times, and clear step-by-step instructions. Cooking times vary by appliance.

1. Creamy Lemon Hummus

Serves: 4 · Total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 can cooked chickpeas, 400 g total (about 240 g drained)
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 small garlic clove
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2–4 tbsp cold water
• ½ tsp salt

Method

1. Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly.
2. Blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic, olive oil and salt.
3. Add cold water gradually until creamy and smooth.
4. Taste and adjust lemon or salt. Refrigerate promptly if not serving.

Tip: For the smoothest hummus, blend for an extra minute.

2. Crispy Paprika Chickpeas

Serves: 3 · Total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 can cooked chickpeas, 400 g total (about 240 g drained)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• Pinch of chili flakes (optional)

Method

1. Heat oven to 200°C (392°F). Drain, rinse and thoroughly dry chickpeas.
2. Toss with oil and spices; spread on a baking sheet.
3. Roast for 25–35 minutes, shaking the tray halfway through, until golden and crisp.
4. Cool for a few minutes before eating.

Tip: The drier the chickpeas, the crispier the result.

3. Tomato & Spinach Chickpea Stew

Serves: 3 · Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 can cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed (about 240 g)
• 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 100 g baby spinach
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp salt

Method

1. Heat oil in saucepan; cook onion 4–5 minutes until softened.
2. Add garlic and cumin, stir 30 seconds.
3. Add tomatoes, chickpeas and salt; simmer 12–15 minutes.
4. Stir in spinach and cook 2 minutes until wilted. Serve hot.

Tip: Serve with crusty bread or rice for a fuller meal.

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