Chickpeas Slaw and Tzatziki Meze (Edit recipe)

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I built this recipe (a fusion of North Indian and Turkish) around a bag of slaw and a warm-and-cool contrast. The main debate with AI was the oregano and the tang; AI insisted on the oregano as a bridge to the yogurt, and we fought over amchur vs sumac, but the amchur was not negotiable for that specific biting sourness. There are no technical secrets to this recipe, really; as long as you have the materials processed and on hand, it's a super easy and delicious dish to make. I recommend it on a tortilla, using the Tzatziki as a spread and the slaw on top of it, but it really goes well on anything!

PREP TIME

15 minutes

COOK TIME

25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

20

Serves: 3

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Ingredients

Slaw Materials

  • 1.5 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 0.5 tsp Cumin Seed, Whole
  • 0.5 tsp Smoked Paprika, Or regular pantry paprika if you don't have the smoked version
  • 0.25 tsp Chili Powder, I used guajillo chili powder, but you can use whatever you like more
  • 0.25 tsp Oregano, Dried, Less is more here
  • 0.25 tsp Amchur (Dried Mango Powder), Key for tang. You can substitute with dried pomegranate powder or tamarind powder (or more lemon juice) if you don't have this on hand.
  • 0.125 tsp Fenugreek Leaves, Dried, Also known as Methi (dry). You should need about a 3 finger pinch of it. Crush between your palms to wake it up.
  • 1.5 bunch Coleslaw Mix (Shredded Cabbage and Carrots), 1.5-2 handfuls of coleslaw mix
  • 0.5 whole Red Bell Pepper, rinsed and diced
  • 0.5 whole Chickpeas, 0.5-1 of a can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained. I personally used TJ's Greek Chickpeas with Cumin and Parsley and skipped the EVOO and Cumin Seeds.
  • 1 pinch Salt and Pepper, Add to taste. For me, that about probably 0.25 tsp each.
  • 1.5 tsp Lemon Juice

Tzatziki Materials

  • 4 oz Plain Greek Yogurt, 1.5-2 handfuls by my measure. I used 2%.
  • 0.33 whole Cucumber, Cut into small chunks
  • 1 pinch Salt and Pepper, Really a pinch here
  • 0.25 tsp Parsley, Fresh and finely diced is best; if not, then use pantry parsley. Err on the side of more than to have less.
  • 1 pinch Garlic, Either grated, or paste, or powder. I used a paste. Less is more here.
  • 0.5 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, For drizzling

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Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
  1. In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, cucumber chunks, a pinch of salt and pepper, parsley, EVOO, and garlic (if using). I directly used the greek yogurt tub to mix everything into, but do to your preferences. Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1.5 teaspoons EVOO in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds. Roast for 0.5-1 min until they just start to pop (for this step, I drained the oils in the TJ's Greek Chickpeas with Cumin and Parsley can into my pan, skipping both the EVOO and cumin seeds instead).
  3. Immediately add smoked paprika, chili powder, dried oregano, Amchur powder, and the crushed dry methi. Roast for 15-30 seconds, being careful not to burn them.
  4. Add the bagged coleslaw mix (cabbage and carrots) and diced red bell pepper to the pan, and mix them well with the spices. Cover the pan and cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp. The cover will help them steam in their own moisture. You want them cooked but still with some bite.
  5. Mix in the chickpeas. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the chickpeas are heated through and have absorbed some of the spice flavors.
  6. Remove from heat. Stir in the lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt and black pepper as needed. It's ready to serve - I recommend layering the two parts on a tortilla.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:82
Fat:4 g
Carbohydrates:4 g
Protein:3 g
Cholesterol:5 g
Sodium:182 mg
Fiber:1 g
Sugars:2 g
Sugar Alcohol:0 g
Calculated per serving.
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