Chickpeas (Garbanzos) with Garlic and Greens

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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