Chickpeas and Broccoli with Bacon is a tasty weeknight meal that's ready in 35 minutes and costs less than $10. Easy, gluten-free, and budget-friendly.
2ouncesParmesan cheesefreshly grated (about ½ cup)
Instructions
In a very large skillet or dutch oven, add bacon. Cook over medium heat until bacon is done, about 7 minutes.
Once bacon is cooked, transfer to paper towels. Leave the bacon grease in the skillet.
Heat skillet over medium heat, and add the diced onions. Cook until the onion has softened about 5 minutes.
Stir in broccoli, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 5 minutes, until broccoli is tender.
Add chickpeas to the pan, and cook another 5 minutes.
Transfer to plates, and top each serving with about 3 tablespoons of Parmesan. Enjoy!
Notes
*Two crowns of fresh broccoli equals about 16 ounces. You can use 12-16 ounces of pre-chopped frozen or fresh broccoli.*Can also use 1.75 cups of cooked chickpeas.*Total recipe makes about 5-6 cups.*Based on this recipe from Cooking Light Magazine