Sazón Chickpeas with Blistered Tomatoes
Catherine Perez, MS, RD
Connecticut
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INGREDIENTS
1⁄2 cup chickpeas 1⁄2 cup cherry tomatoes 1 ear of corn, kernels removed, or fire-roasted corn 1 tsp chili garlic sauce ̈1⁄2 tsp sazón (found in the international section of the grocery store) Pinch of garlic powder Zest of 1 lime
Juice of 1 lime ̈Salt and pepper, to taste 1⁄4 cup water (as needed to prevent sticking)
METHOD
• Add cherry tomatoes and allow to heat through for about 2-3 minutes.
• Add in chickpeas and corn along with seasonings and sauté until fragrant on low to medium heat, allowing tomatoes to burst, about 3-4 minutes. If food sticks, add a splash of water to deglaze the pan.
• Before removing from heat, squeeze lime juice over the top and add lime zest.Toss to combine and season with salt to taste before serving.
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I've been wondering how people decide on the best spices or sauces to pair with chickpeas. The blend of textures from the blistered tomatoes and the crunch of corn must really elevate the dish. I actually stumbled upon a resource with full details here that discusses how AI-generated content can adapt to different cooking styles, which got me thinking about how technology plays a role in modern cooking. What unique spices do you love to use in your chickpea dishes?