How many calories are in Fish with Chickpeas?
Fish with Chickpeas has about 498 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Fish with Chickpeas is a Dinner international recipe with 498 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
498 kcal
Total Time
25 min
Servings
1
Protein
61.7 g
About This Recipe
Fish with Chickpeas is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around chickpeas, fish, and onion.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 498 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 25 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Fish with Chickpeas worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
For this recipe you need cooked chickpeas.
Cut the fish fillet into pieces and season to taste. Set aside.
Place a pot over medium heat. While heating, chop the onion with the cilantro and mince the garlic.
Once the pot is heated, pour the oil and stir-fry the onion, garlic, cumin, tomato sauce and a pinch of salt for 5 minutes over medium heat.
Optional: Add some ground chili pepper.
After 5 minutes, add the chickpeas and cilantro with a little water to prevent it from drying out.
After another 5 minutes, add the fish cut in pieces. Cover and cook for 5-7 more minutes or until the fish is cooked.
Remove and serve hot.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Moderate
This recipe scores well for protein density and fiber density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
498
Protein
61.7g
Carbs
100g
Fat
17g
Fiber
19.4g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
Yes
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Fish with Chickpeas can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fish with Chickpeas has about 498 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Fish with Chickpeas takes about 25 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 25 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Fish with Chickpeas can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Fish with Chickpeas can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Fish with Chickpeas generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Fish with Chickpeas gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Fish with Chickpeas is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Fish with Chickpeas. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Fish with Chickpeas is ready when the fish is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
No. Fish with Chickpeas is not vegetarian as written because it includes Fish.
Yes. Fish with Chickpeas is gluten-free as written, but always double-check packaged ingredients if cross-contact matters to you.
Yes. This recipe includes Fish, Tree Nut, and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Fish with Chickpeas can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Fish with Chickpeas already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 61.7 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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