Warm Chickpea & Fennel Antipasto Recipe

Name: Warm Chickpea & Fennel Antipasto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 fennel bulb; 2 garlic gloves; 1 can chickpeas 15 oz; 5 slices bacon; 1/2 onion; 1/4 teaspoon chili pepper flakes; 1/2 cup chicken broth low sodium; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 handful fresh parsley; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1
Drain the chickpeas and leave in colander until ready to use. Now let's start prepping! Finely chop the garlic and set aside. Slice the fennel in half moons and set aside.
2
Lice the bacon in 1/2 lengthwise and chop into small cubes. Set aside. Finely chop onions and set aside as well.
3
In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic and chili pepper flakes. Let cook for a minute then add bacon. Cook for 3 minutes.
4
Add onions and cook for 5 minutes. Add fennel and half of the chicken broth, and cook for 5 minutes. Slowly add the remaining stock as the ingredients are cooking. Add the chickpeas and cook for a minute or too.
5
Serve on small plates with fresh parsley on top and serve.

538

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 fennel bulb, 2 garlic gloves, 1 can chickpeas 15 oz, 5 slices bacon, and more.

Yes, Warm Chickpea & Fennel Antipasto 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Warm Chickpea & Fennel Antipasto

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