Bright Chickpea Porridge (Printable Version)

Creamy chickpea porridge with fresh herbs and lemon for a nourishing breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup dried chickpeas (or 2 cans, drained and rinsed)
02 - 3 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
03 - 1/2 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)

→ Aromatics

04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Seasonings

07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
09 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Finishing Touches

11 - 1 lemon, zested and juiced
12 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
13 - 2 tablespoons tahini
14 - Optional: chili flakes, for heat

# How To Make:

01 - If using dried chickpeas, soak overnight and cook until tender. If canned, drain and rinse thoroughly.
02 - Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
03 - Add chickpeas, water or broth, rolled oats, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Bring mixture to a simmer.
04 - Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes until oats soften and porridge achieves a creamy consistency.
05 - Stir in tahini, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Adjust seasoning to taste.
06 - Remove from heat and fold in chopped parsley.
07 - Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley, a drizzle of olive oil, and chili flakes if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a vibrant, protein-rich breakfast that feels like a secret boost to your day.
  • The combination of creamy chickpeas and fresh herbs creates a flavor you won't find anywhere else.
02 -
  • Soaking dried chickpeas overnight really changes their texture, making the porridge creamier and easier to digest.
  • Mashing a few chickpeas before adding oats transforms the texture and adds an indulgent creaminess you won't want to skip.
03 -
  • Use low-sodium broth if you want better control of seasoning and flavor balance.
  • Adding tahini last preserves its creamy texture and prevents it from separating.

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