Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Velvet Skillet Honey-Garlic Chickpeas

Ingredients (7 total) 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder) 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat) 1 cup cooked rice (or bread/toast for serving)

Instructions

1. Crisp the chickpeas: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add chickpeas and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until golden and lightly crisped, 6–8 minutes.
2. Add aromatics: Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Glaze: Stir in honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Cook 1–2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze coating the chickpeas.
4. Serve: Spoon over warm rice (or pile onto toast). Taste and adjust with a splash more soy for salt or a drizzle more honey for sweetness.

Estimated time Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Total: 15 minutes

Tip: Add a squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of chopped herbs if you have them, but it’s delicious as-is.