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Black Chickpeas from Scratch

1 h 15 minServes 6Nutri-Score A€
from @startwithbeans27 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • black chickpeas (rinsed)Pantry400 g
  • onion (split in half)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (cloves, peeled)Produce2 pieces
  • carrot (whole or halved)Produce1 piece
  • celery (stalk)Produce1 piece
  • bay leafSpices1 piece
  • water (enough to cover the beans by about 4 cm)Other2 litres
  • salt (a couple of pinches, to taste)Spices6 g

per serving

Nutrition

254kcal

Carbs
41 g
Proteins
14 g
Fat
4 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • Slotted spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Rinse the chickpeas

    • Rinse the black chickpeas well under cold water in a colander.
    Step 1

  2. Add aromatics and water

    • Place the halved onion, garlic cloves, carrot, celery and bay leaf in a pot.
    • Add the rinsed chickpeas.
    • Pour in water until it sits about 4 cm above the beans.
    Step 2

  3. Bring to a roaring boil

    • Bring the pot to a strong, roaring boil.
    Step 3

  4. Simmer until tender

    • Lower the heat to a gentle simmer.
    • Check doneness by pressing a bean against the side of the pot with a spoon: it should give slightly without turning to mush.
    Step 4

  5. Season and finish

    • Add a couple of pinches of salt.
    • Simmer for a few more minutes.
    Step 5

  6. Remove aromatics and serve

    • Remove the aromatics from the pot once the beans are done.
    • Serve the beans with their broth, or store them in jars.
    Step 6
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