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Traditional Italian Baccala with Chickpeas

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 415 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. 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).
  2. Soak dry chickpeas for at least 8 hours, drain and cook in boiling water until tender.
  3. In a large skillet or pan add the olive oil, chopped onions, celery, garlic and parsley, sauté for approximately 3 minutes.
  4. Add the can of tomatoes, basil, hot pepper flakes and water.  Stir to combine.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

% 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.