Chickpeas (Garbanzos) with Garlic and Greens
This nutritious, tasty recipe for chickpeas
with garlic and greens is fast and easy, and
can be altered by the choice of greens, as well
as by substituting white beans for the chickpeas.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutesIngredients:
•3 tablespoons olive oil
•2 large cloves of garlic, chopped
•1 pinch of peperoncino (dried pepper flakes), optional
•3 cups cooked chickpeas or 2 cans organic chickpeas in water
•Pinch of sea salt
•1 large bunch of broccoli rabe, spinach, or swiss
chard, rinsed and chopped into 1 inch strips
Preparation:
Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium
flame. Cook garlic until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add peperoncino, and stir briefly.
Add chickpeas, (if using canned, drain and
rinse) and the salt, cook one minute, and add 1
cup of water.
Cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring
occasionally, adding more water if the mixture
becomes dry.
Add greens, toss gently, and cover. Allow greens to wilt for 3-5 minutes, or until tender.
Serve immediately.
Serves 4-6
Chickpeas (Garbanzos) with Garlic and Greens
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