Today’s Tasty Pick: One-Pan Lemon & Herb Chickpea Stir-Up

Happy Monday, fam — and hello to the second week of December!

I hope you are stepping into today with a little sunshine in your spirit, because God really showed off with this bright, beautiful weather.

And you know what days like this call for… something light, refreshing, and effortless. No fuss, no heavy lifting — just vibes. That’s why today we are diving into a One-Pan Lemon & Herb Chickpea Stir-Up. It’s quick, it’s nourishing, and it practically tastes like sunshine on a plate. Plus, I made sure to sneak in a healthy twist, because balance is the name of the game.

Mondays already ask for a lot, so we are not about to tire ourselves out with anything complicated. Think of this as a gentle start to the week — something to ease you in, keep you energised, and leave you feeling good instead of weighed down.

So grab your pan, turn up some feel-good music, breathe in that Monday optimism, and let’s cook together like the little community we are.

Alright fam… azishe!

How to make One-Pan Lemon & Herb Chickpea Stir-Up

Serves: 2-3

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen peas or baby peas
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 handful cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small lemon (juice + zest)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp mixed herbs
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1–2 tbsp olive oil
• Optional: fresh parsley or coriander to garnish

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions until soft.
2. Add garlic and paprika — fry until fragrant.
3. Toss in chickpeas and peas, stirring to coat in flavour.
4. Add cherry tomatoes and herbs — sauté for 3–5 minutes.
5. Squeeze in lemon juice + zest, season with salt and pepper.
6. Give everything a final toss until warmed through.
7. Serve warm and garnish with fresh herbs.

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