Catalan Garbonzos Recipe

Name: Catalan Garbonzos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans chickpeas; 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves (minced or pressed); 2 green bell peppers, diced; 4 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or 3 cans diced tomatoes with basil and garlic); 1 pinch nutmeg (small pinch); 1 pinch ground cinnamon (small pinch, you can also use pumpkin pie spice in place of the nutmeg and cinnamon); ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
In a large pot, add the chickpeas and 6 cups fresh water to a boil.
2
Lower the heat, simmer 3 hours, drain, and set aside.
3
IN A SKILLET, heat the oil over high heat.
4
Add the garlic, bell pepper, tomatoes, nutmeg, cinnamon, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
5
Cook, stirring 3 minutes.
6
Lower the heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
7
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place the chickpeas in a baking dish and top with the tomato mixture.
8
Cover and bake 1 1/2 hours, stirring each half hour.
9
201 Cal.
10
; 8g Prot.
11
; 7g Fat; 27g Carb; 0mg Chol.
12
; 191mg Sod.
13
; 7g Fiber.

393

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (16 ounce) cans chickpeas, 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil, 4 garlic cloves (minced or pressed), 2 green bell peppers, diced, and more.

Yes, Catalan Garbonzos falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Catalan Garbonzos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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