Stewed Chickpeas Recipe

Name: Stewed Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 large eggplant, diced (Approximately 4 cups.); 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced; 3 -5 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 -2 medium green pepper, thinly sliced; 1 -2 serrano chili, minced; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon curry powder; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed, drained; 1 lemon, juice of; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large eggplant, diced (Approximately 4 cups.)
2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
3 -5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 -2 medium green pepper, thinly sliced
1 -2 serrano chili, minced
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
1 lemon, juice of
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

1
In a large skillet, heat half the olive oil. When warm add in the diced eggplant and cook until lightly browned. When browned, place in a colander over a bowl and allow to stand while preparing the rest of the dish.
2
In the same pan, heat the remaining oil and add in onions, garlic, peppers and chilies. Fry unil softened. Add in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste and spices. Cook and stir until mixture develops a sauce consistency, adding a touch of water as needed.
3
Stir in the drained chickpeas and cook for about 5 minutes to allow flavors to develop. Stir in browned eggplant and cook an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and chopped cilantro and enjoy.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 large eggplant, diced (Approximately 4 cups.), 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced, 3 -5 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Stewed Chickpeas falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Stewed Chickpeas

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