Stewed Garbanzos With Fennel Root and Tomatoes

Name: Stewed Garbanzos With Fennel Root and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups dried garbanzo beans; 10 cups water; 4 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes; 2 lbs fresh fennel; 2 onions, chopped; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 lbs fresh tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup fresh basil, chopped; 1 cup peas

Servings: persons

1
Sort and rinse the beans and cover with plenty of water.
2
Soak for several hours or overnight.
3
Drain and rinse the beans and place in a stockpot with 10 cups of water, 2 of the garlic cloves, and the chili flakes.
4
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
5
Beans should be barely tender.
6
Trim leaf portion from fennel roots.
7
Cut in half, then coarsely chop.
8
When beans are done, add fennel to the pot along with the onions and salt.
9
Simmer for 15 minutes.
10
Meanwhile, cook the tomatoes with the remaining garlic and the basil in a small skillet over medium heat just long enough to wilt the basil.
11
Add to the pot along with the peas.
12
Simmer 5 more minutes, until everything is heated through.
13
Serve hot.

386

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 ½ cups dried garbanzo beans, 10 cups water, 4 garlic cloves, minced, ½ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Stewed Garbanzos With Fennel Root and Tomatoes 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!