Chickpeas With Mint, Scallions and Cilantro Recipe

Name: Chickpeas With Mint, Scallions and Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound chickpeas, soaked overnight in cold water; 1 onion, halved, with each half stuck with 2 cloves; 2 bay leaves; 1 2-inch piece cinnamon stick; Salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, or a small pinch of crumbled saffron; 2 tablespoons chopped mint; 1/4 cup chopped scallions; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems

Servings: persons

1
Pour soaked chickpeas into a colander to drain and put in a medium-size soup pot.
2
Add water to cover by 1 inch and bring to a boil.
3
Add onion, bay leaves, cinnamon and 2 teaspoons salt.
4
Skim off and discard any rising foam.
5
Lower heat and simmer gently for about 45 minutes, until tender.
6
(May prepare in advance and reheat).
7
Drain hot chickpeas (reserve broth for another purpose, such as soup) and discard onion and aromatics.
8
Return chickpeas to pot and add olive oil and turmeric or saffron, stirring to distribute.
9
Taste for salt and adjust.
10
Transfer to a warm serving bowl.
11
Mix mint, scallions and cilantro together and sprinkle over top.
12
Serve warm.

329

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* 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: 1 pound chickpeas, soaked overnight in cold water, 1 onion, halved, with each half stuck with 2 cloves, 2 bay leaves, 1 2-inch piece cinnamon stick, and more.

Yes, Chickpeas With Mint, Scallions and Cilantro 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.

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Chickpeas With Mint, Scallions and Cilantro

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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