Baked Chickpeas
- 1 lb Dried chickpeas (garbanzos)
- -Soaked overnight in water
- 2 tb Dried oregano, divided
- 1 c Olive oil (approx)
- 3 md Onions, sliced
- 1 Fresh chili pepper,
- -finely chopped
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- Sea salt
Drain chickpeas and place in a pot. Cover with cold water and bring to a
boil. Skim surface, reduce heat and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of oregano.
Simmmer for 1 hour. Strain the chickpeas, reserving the liquid. Preheat
oven to 300 degrees. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute
onions and pepper until soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add
garlic, remaining oregano and chickpeas. Mix well, season with salt and
transfer to an earthenware or glass oven-proof casserole with a cover. Add
about 2 cups of reserved liquid, mix well, cover and bake for 1 to 1-1/2
hours, or until chickpeas are tender. Add a little more liquid during
cooking, if needed.
boil. Skim surface, reduce heat and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of oregano.
Simmmer for 1 hour. Strain the chickpeas, reserving the liquid. Preheat
oven to 300 degrees. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute
onions and pepper until soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add
garlic, remaining oregano and chickpeas. Mix well, season with salt and
transfer to an earthenware or glass oven-proof casserole with a cover. Add
about 2 cups of reserved liquid, mix well, cover and bake for 1 to 1-1/2
hours, or until chickpeas are tender. Add a little more liquid during
cooking, if needed.
