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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This tastes wonderful with all sorts of meals - especially anything done on the bbq. The beans do need to be soaked overnight. Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups dried garbanzo beans, soaked overnight |
4 scallions, finely chopped |
1 large ripe tomato, peeled,seeded and finely chopped |
1/2 cup cilantro or 1/2 cup parsley, minced |
8 kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped |
1 clove garlic, minced |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1 pinch cayenne |
Directions:
1. Put chickpeas in a large saucepan.
2. Add water to cover and stir in 1 tsp of salt.
3. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower heat to medium and simmer until tender, about 1 hour.
4. Drain the chickpeas and discard any loose skins.
5. In a serving bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients.
6. Add the chickpeas and toss well.
7. Cover and refrigerate for atleast 4 hours before serving.
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