Boiled chickpeas
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Chickpeas belong to the legume family. They take quite a long time to cook, so it's best to soak the peas overnight in cold water. This way, they will take no more than an hour to cook. To enhance the flavor of the chickpeas, simmer them with garlic and onion. Want to find out? The ready dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the chickpeas, place them in a bowl and cover with cold water. Let the chickpeas soak for a couple of hours, or preferably overnight. Then cook the chickpeas in salted water until tender.
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Step 2
Peel the onion and garlic. Finely chop the vegetables with a sharp knife.
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Step 3
Place a frying pan on the stove and heat it. Pour in vegetable oil. Then add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté the vegetables until golden brown.
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Step 4
Drain the excess liquid from the chickpeas and transfer them to a saucepan. Add the sautéed onion and garlic, stir in the tomato paste, and season with salt to taste.
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Step 5
Wash the herbs, cut off the stems, and chop finely. You can use parsley, onion, dill, cilantro, or any other herbs according to your taste.
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Step 6
Add the herbs to the saucepan with the chickpeas and vegetables. Mix everything thoroughly, heat over medium heat, and divide onto plates.