Description
A hearty chickpeas stew that’s simple to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried chickpeas
- 6 cups water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 onion (sliced thin)
- 4 garlic cloves (sliced or smashed)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the chickpeas in a colander.
- Place in a large saucepan and cover with 6 cups of water.
- Add onion and garlic, along with the olive oil and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the pot to a boil, lower to simmer. Stir occasionally, adding additional water if needed.
- Cook for 2 hours or until chickpeas are tender.
- Remove from heat and discard the bay leaf.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding spices such as cumin or paprika.
- This dish can be served with rice or bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg