Ingredients
2 cans (15 ounces each) of chickpeas
1/2 loaf of rustic bread
Extra virgin olive oil for sautΓ©ing and drizzling
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 to 4 large garlic cloves, minced
Kosher salt to taste
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon harissa paste plus extra for serving
Juice of 1 lemon plus 1 lemon sliced for garnish
1/2 cup roughly chopped parsley plus more for garnish
2 green onions, trimmed and chopped
Instructions
1-First, place the canned chickpeas with their liquid in a saucepan, cover with water by about 1 inch, bring to a boil, and then simmer for approximately 30 minutes until tender.
2-Next, tear the bread into bite-sized pieces, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and broil until golden brown for a crispy base.
3-In a skillet, sautΓ© the finely chopped yellow onion, minced garlic cloves, and spices 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika in olive oil until translucent and fragrant, which takes about 5 minutes.
4-Combine the sautΓ©ed mixture with the cooked chickpeas, then stir in 1 tablespoon harissa paste, kosher salt to taste, juice of 1 lemon, 1/2 cup roughly chopped parsley, and additional olive oil.
5-Adjust seasoning as needed, and let the flavors meld for a few minutes over low heat.
6-Finally, serve by placing the toasted bread in bowls, ladling the chickpea stew on top, and garnishing with more harissa paste, parsley, the 2 green onions, and lemon slices.
Last Step:
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πΆοΈ Adjust the amount of harissa paste to control the spice level to your preference.
π³ Add poached eggs on top for extra richness and protein.
π₯ Enhance nutrition by adding vegetables like carrots, zucchini, spinach, or kale during the sautΓ© step.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Simmering time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering and broiling
- Cuisine: Tunisian
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 196 kcal
- Sugar: 5.9 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 1.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
