Chickpea Casserole Recipe

Name: Chickpea Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 4 c. chickpeas; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 medium onions; 3 medium raw tomatoes; 1 c. tomato paste; 1 c. water; 1 tsp. coriander (ground); 1 tsp. cumin seed; 1 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp. turmeric (ground); 1/2 medium red onion; 1/2 c. cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

4 c. chickpeas
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 medium onions
3 medium raw tomatoes
1 c. tomato paste
1 c. water
1 tsp. coriander (ground)
1 tsp. cumin seed
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. turmeric (ground)
1/2 medium red onion
1/2 c. cilantro, chopped

1
Soak the chickpeas overnight in water to cover.
2
Drain and add water to cover to a depth of 1 1/2 inches.
3
Add salt and simmer 2 hours or longer, until the chickpeas are tender.
4
Meanwhile, chop the tomatoes and slice the onions.
5
Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the onions and cook until wilted.
6
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, water and spices.
7
Add the chickpeas and simmer 30 minutes longer.
8
Serve hot over rice, garnished with the red onion cut into rings and chopped cilantro.
9
Makes 12 servings (1 cup each). Preparation time:
10
2 hours and 30 minutes.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 c. chickpeas, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 medium onions, and more.

Yes, Chickpea Casserole falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Chickpea Casserole

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