Catalan Garbonzos Recipe

Name: Catalan Garbonzos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
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

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

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.
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201 Cal.
10
; 8g Prot.
11
; 7g Fat; 27g Carb; 0mg Chol.
12
; 191mg Sod.
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; 7g Fiber.

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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.

Catalan Garbonzos

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