One-Pan Asparagus and Chickpea Skillet
Daily Recipe: April 23, 2023
This recipe is inspired by the cozy Mediterranean cuisine with an interesting twist for spring. It features seasonal asparagus and chickpeas with spices like cumin and smoked paprika, all cooked to perfection in one-pan and served with cashew-based Tzatziki for a dairy-free experience.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Asparagus - 1 bunch - trimmed and chopped into 2-inch pieces
- Chickpeas - 1 can - drained and rinsed
- Onion - 1 small - diced
- Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
- Cumin - 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika - 1 tsp
- Salt - 1/2 tsp
- Pepper - 1/4 tsp
- Olive oil - 1 tbsp
- Raw cashews - 1/2 cup - soaked in water overnight
- Water - 1/4 cup (plus more to thin it out)
- Cucumber - 1/2 small - peeled and finely chopped
- Garlic - 1 small clove - minced
- Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
- Salt - 1/4 tsp
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🌰🌀💧Drain and rinse soaked cashews, blend with water until smooth, gradually adding more water to reach desired consistency.
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Step 2 - 🥣🥒🧄In a small bowl, mix cashew cream with cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and salt
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Step 3 - 🍳🧅🧄Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
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Step 4 - 🥘🌿🍛Add asparagus to the skillet with salt and black pepper, cook for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp and slightly charred. Add chickpeas, cumin, smoked paprika, more salt, and pepper to taste. Cook for 2-3 more minutes to warm up the chickpeas and coat them with spices.
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Step 5 - 🍽️🥗🌶️Remove skillet from heat, serve asparagus and chickpea mixture in 2 plates, topped with Tzatziki.
Additional
The cashew Tzatziki can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, so double the recipe and use it as a dip or spread for other meals. You can also use other seasonal veggies like green beans, snap peas, or broccolini in place of asparagus, or add some cooked quinoa or brown rice to make the dish heartier. Kids can help by measuring and blending the cashews for the Tzatziki, and by arranging the plates and garnishing them with some fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro.