Sumac Spiced Chickpeas with Feta and Pickled Onions

I came up with this one afternoon when I was trying to get slightly creative for lunch; this was really satisfying and very easy.

Ingredients:

1 can of chickpeas
30 ml high quality olive oil
1 clove of garlic finely minced
3-4 sprigs of lemon thyme (or fresh herb of your choice)
1/2 tablespoon sumac
1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/2 tablespoon paprika
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
3/4 tablespoon dill

1 lemon

3-4 slices of pickled onions (I used this quick recipe pickled onions )

40g feta cheese

Method:

1. Add olive oil to a heavy bottomed pan over a medium heat, I usually rely on a cast iron pan as they are great for even heat distribution
2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas and pat them dry
3. Once the oil is hot enough add the chickpeas to the pan in one layer with two of the sprigs of lemon thyme and the garlic with a dash of salt
4.  Cover as the chickpeas have a tendency to hop out of the pan as soon as they are hot, shaking every few minutes to make sure they brown evenly
5. When the chickpeas are nearly done and have taken on a nice colour, add the juice of half the lemon
6. Transfer the chickpeas to a bowl and toss with the remaining spices and juice from the remaining half of lemon
7. Transfer to serving plate and top with feta and pickled onions and enjoy!