STEWED CHICKPEAS WITH TOMATOES AND ZUCCHINI
Steps:
- Beans: In a large pot, combine the beans, the whole half onion, carrot, celery, whole garlic cloves, bay leaves and thyme bundle. Fill the pot with water to cover the surface of the beans by 2 inches. DO NOT add salt here! Adding salt at this point can prevent the beans from cooking and make the skins of the beans tough or make them break. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 1 hour and then do the "5 bean" test. Bite 5 beans, if they are all properly cooked, continue on, if not cook the beans for another 10 to 15 minutes and try again.
- When the beans are cooked, turn off the heat and season the water abundantly with salt. This will allow the beans to absorb seasoning without making the skins tough. Let the beans sit in the salted water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, thyme and bay leaves. Reserve 1 cup of bean cooking water, strain the beans and set aside.
- Stew: (This can be started while the chickpeas are cooking! Multitasking! Woohoo!)
- Coat a large wide pot with olive oil, then add the diced onions, salt, to taste, crushed red pepper, ground cumin and fennel seeds. Bring the oil to a medium heat and cook the spices until they are very aromatic and the onions are soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the 2 smashed garlic cloves and cook another 2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, and zucchini. Season with salt and taste, adjust the seasoning if needed (it will). Cook the tomato-zucchini mixture for about 15 minutes. Add in the cooked chickpeas and reserved bean cooking water and simmer until all the bean water has evaporated and the mixture looks like a stew, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Transfer the stew to a serving bowl and serve immediately or at room temperature.
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Carter Lowman
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chickpeas were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again!
Rin Love
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think it could have used less chili powder. The chickpeas were also a bit overcooked. Overall, I was not impressed.
Dyar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chickpeas, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The chickpeas were soft and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be maki
toree harris
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more spices or herbs. The chickpeas were also a bit tough. Overall, I was not impressed.
Mia Salvaggio
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! The chickpeas were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and tangy. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again!
Alexandra Okyne
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Sukman Tamang
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chickpeas were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again!
Abbas Bacha
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think it could have used less chili powder. The chickpeas were also a bit overcooked. Overall, I was not impressed.
Hanif zada
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chickpeas, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The chickpeas were soft and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be maki
pistol Shoota
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! The chickpeas were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and tangy. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again!
Gauz Bonthuys
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chickpeas were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again!
Areesha Amir
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more spices or herbs. The chickpeas were also a bit tough. Overall, I was not impressed.
Draw Waite
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and easy vegetarian recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The stewed chickpeas were delicious and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely make this
Nabeel Tariq
[email protected]This stewed chickpeas recipe is a keeper! The combination of chickpeas, tomatoes, zucchini, and spices creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. I especially love the addition of zucchini, which adds a nice texture