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Greek Chickpea Stew

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 3 generous servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Greek , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry chickpeas 9 oz or 250 gms soaked, rinsed and peeled).
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 garlic clove cut in half
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Salt/Pepper
  • Lemon for serving
  • optional: parsley or oregano for serving

Instructions

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  1. Place the chickpeas in a pot with a bit of water (just enough to cover) and bring to a boil. Rinse and place again in a clean pot.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, bay leaf, ¼ teaspoon salt and olive oil. Add enough water so that it covers the beans by about ¾ of an inch.
  3. Simmer for about 2-3 hours until soft and mushy.
  4. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and plenty of lemon juice and freshly ground pepper.