Oven-Braised Chickpeas and Merguez with Yogurt and Mint Recipe

Name: Oven-Braised Chickpeas and Merguez with Yogurt and Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound merguez sausage or andouille, cut into 5-inch lengths; 1 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; Two 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/3 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons finely shredded mint leaves

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound merguez sausage or andouille, cut into 5-inch lengths
1 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Two 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons finely shredded mint leaves

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil.
3
Add the merguez and cook over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until browned all over, about 5 minutes.
4
Transfer the merguez to a plate.
5
Add the red onion, garlic and cumin and cook over moderate heat until the onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
6
Stir in the drained chickpeas and season with salt and pepper.
7
Return the merguez and any juices to the skillet.
8
Add the chicken stock.
9
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, until the merguez is cooked through.
10
Spoon the chickpeas into shallow bowls and top with the merguez sausage.
11
Spoon the yogurt over the top, sprinkle with the shredded mint and serve.

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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 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 pound merguez sausage or andouille, cut into 5-inch lengths, 1 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice, 1 large garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Oven-Braised Chickpeas and Merguez with Yogurt and Mint 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.

Oven-Braised Chickpeas and Merguez with Yogurt and Mint

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