Recipe of Chickpeas
Chickpeas are one of the tastiest and easiest vegetables we can prepare at home. Let's see how to prepare chickpeas, but they are not usually cooked as much since they are not as well known. In Chile, there are many preparations that can be made with chickpeas, but the most traditional one is this one, the one we showed you, the lifelong one that grandmothers prepared in winter. Now that the days have gotten colder, it's the ideal time to cook them and enjoy this hot dish
.Recipe Summary
Preparation
30 min
Cooking
25 min
Servings
5
Difficulty
Easy
Category
Legumes
Ingredients
- 500 g of peeled chickpeas
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup of grated carrot
- 1 cup of diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup of chopped celery
- 3 cloves of minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tablespoon of paprika or colored chili pepper
- 2 teaspoons of oregano
- 250 g of pumpkin cut into cubes
- Boiling water.
Join me and let's see how to make Chickpeas
Instructions:
- Soak the chickpeas for 8 hours or a whole night to hydrate and double in size.
- In a pressure cooker, express or fast, place a little oil and when it is hot add the onion, carrot, pepper, celery, garlic, oregano, paprika and stir for two minutes. Add the chickpeas, pumpkin and cover them with boiling water, taking care not to exceed 2/3 of the pot.
- Cover the pot, and once it starts to release the pressure, lower the flame and let it cook for 25 minutes, turn off the kitchen and let it rest for a few minutes before opening.
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Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Chickpeas and get the best results.
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
- Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
- Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Chickpeas to give a different touch to your preparation.
- Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
- Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
- Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 30 minutes and the cooking time is 25 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 5 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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