Traditional Italian Baccala with Chickpeas
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
415 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Traditional Italian Baccala with Chickpeas
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Baccala this Traditional Italian Recipe is made with chick peas, spices and simmered in a delicious Tomato Sauce. Served with some crusty Italian Bread makes this a perfect Comfort Food Dish.
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Ingredients
- 10½ ounces baccala (after soaked)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ onion (chopped)
- ½ stalk of celery (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
- 1 can pelati tomatoes (skinned whole tomatoes nothing added) (400 grams / 14 ounces)
- ½ teaspoon basil
- 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes if desired
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 2 cups soaked chickpeas (approximately 1 cup dried)
Instructions
- If you are using dried Baccala, then soak it in cold water for 48 hours, be sure to change the water 2x a day. Once the time has passed then open the fish lengthwise, remove the bones and all plugs and cut it into pieces (about 2 inch pieces).
- Soak dry chickpeas for at least 8 hours, drain and cook in boiling water until tender.
- In a large skillet or pan add the olive oil, chopped onions, celery, garlic and parsley, sauté for approximately 3 minutes.
- Add the can of tomatoes, basil, hot pepper flakes and water. Stir to combine.
- In a medium pan add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lightly coat the baccala in flour and fry lightly on both sides. Add to the tomato mixture and cook for approximately 20 minutes or until fish is cooked.
- Add the cooked chickpeas (or canned drained and rinsed) and a little chickpea water or broth if mixture is too thick. Stir to combine and heat thoroughly, serve with Italian crusty bread. Enjoy.
Notes
- You can also use canned chickpeas, just be sure to drain and rinse them before using, add some broth or water if you need to thin the sauce.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate, it will keep for 2-3 days in the fridge. Re-heat on the stove or microwave.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
415kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
54g
(108%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
5244mg
(219%)
Potassium
1357mg
(39%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
465IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
8.9mg
(10%)
Calcium
164mg
(16%)
Iron
4.5mg
(25%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 415kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 5244mg | 219% |
| Potassium | 1357mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 465IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8.9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4.5mg | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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