Name: Herbed Chickpeas
Yield: Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients: 2 (15.5-ounce cans) chickpeas, rinsed, patted dry; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/3 cup olive oil; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 2 1/2 cups chopped mixed tender herbs (such as parsley, cilantro, chives, and/or basil)

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Crispy, salty, creamy, and full of protein (really!), these chickpeas should be a staple in your kitchen.

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