OLIVE OIL-BRAISED CHICKPEAS AND BROCCOLI RABE
Braising in a pool of olive oil can turn tough ingredients creamy and luxurious without any of your attention. Canned chickpeas turn buttery-soft, and broccoli rabe's bitterness succumbs to an oil seasoned with garlic, rosemary, chile and fennel seeds. Speaking of that oil, it's as much a reason to braise as the silky chickpeas and rabe themselves. Soak it all up with crusty bread, or ladle it over pasta, yogurt, feta or mozzarella. The underpinnings of this recipe - chickpeas, vegetables, olive oil and seasonings - also make it great to riff on. Consider simmering chickpeas and olive oil with carrots, harissa and black olives; cherry tomatoes, thyme and lemon slices; or potatoes, shallots and cumin seeds.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, for two, weekday, weeknight, beans, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees. In a large ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, combine the oil, garlic, rosemary, fennel seeds and chile flakes. Cook until the mixture is fragrant and the garlic is golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, then add the rabe and toss until coated in oil. Scatter the chickpeas around the rabe and stir to coat in oil. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Cover with a lid or foil and bake for about 40 minutes, until the chickpeas are soft and crispy in parts and the broccoli rabe is tender, but the stems are not mushy.
- Let cool slightly. Before serving, remove the rosemary and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread for mopping up the seasoned oil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 663, UnsaturatedFat 47 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 654 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
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Penny Neiman
[email protected]This recipe is too complicated. I don't have time to cook something like this on a weeknight.
Ubada Alsakr
[email protected]I don't like chickpeas, so I'm not sure I'll like this dish.
bhawana ghimire
[email protected]This recipe seems a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices.
Amber hopkins
[email protected]I'm not sure about the combination of chickpeas and broccoli rabe, but I'm willing to give it a try.
ahmad shawki
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes. This one looks like a winner.
Do Good
[email protected]This recipe is on my list of dishes to try. I love chickpeas and broccoli rabe.
Faiz Gondal
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!
SG STAR
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
saim gaming
[email protected]I added some diced tomatoes and a pinch of red pepper flakes to this dish, and it was even better.
Ghhh Juhhii
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. I always have a can of chickpeas in my pantry, so this recipe is perfect for me.
Tyovenda Desmond
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chickpeas, but I loved this dish. The broccoli rabe and the flavorful sauce really made the chickpeas shine.
naim islam Durjoy
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Simon Tingley
[email protected]I love the combination of chickpeas and broccoli rabe in this dish. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
X kanxo suni Nath
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chickpeas were so tender and the broccoli rabe was perfectly cooked. Even my picky eater loved it.
Md Tuhin Ali
[email protected]I've never cooked with broccoli rabe before, but this recipe made it easy. The dish was flavorful and healthy, and I will definitely be making it again.
Kaleem Khan
[email protected]Olive oil braised chickpeas and broccoli rabe is a delicious and healthy dish that is easy to make. The chickpeas are tender and flavorful, and the broccoli rabe is perfectly cooked with a slight bitterness that balances the sweetness of the chickpea