These Baharat Chickpeas with Caramelized Onions balance an aromatic, earthy blend of spices with the sweet notes of caramelized onions. It is a flavorful way to prepare chickpeas that can be used in various dishes.
Baharat is a spice blend rooted in Middle Eastern cuisine. In fact, the word “bahārāt” means “spices” in Arabic. The exact blend of ingredients can vary but generally includes a mix of warm, aromatic spices. You’ll find baharat in a number of Middle Eastern dishes. It’s frequently used as a dry rub to flavor meat or vegetables, sprinkled on flatbreads, and added to stews.
When testing this recipe, I used the blend from Spice Way. This brand has cinnamon as the first ingredient, and the blend of spices works well with the sweetness of the caramelized onions. There are many other options available if you want to buy a spice blend, or you can create your own at home. You might include any of the following spices to your liking:
- Black pepper
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Cloves
- Cardamom
- Paprika or chili powder
- Nutmeg
- Cinnamon
- Allspice
- Ginger
There are many ways to serve these Baharat Chickpeas with Caramelized Onions. Try them stuffed in a pita, inside a wrap with some veggies, or on top of some delicious homemade hummus.
Baharat Chickpeas with Caramelized Onions
Equipment
- Cast iron or other heavy-bottomed pan
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs Olive oil
- 2 cups Chickpeas
- 2 tsp Baharat spice blend
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ cup Caramelized onions
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in the pan over medium high heat.
- Add the chickpeas to the pan. Cook for about 3 minutes or until the chickpeas start to blister.
- Add the baharat spice blend and salt. Stir to combine. Cook the chickpeas for about 2 more minutes until fragrant.
- Add the caramelized onions and the water. Stir to deglaze the pan. Remove the pan from the heat.
