Garbanzo Beans 24oz

Description

Also known as chickpeas, garbanzo beans are consumed worldwide. The legumes firm texture and nutty flavor – somewhere between chestnuts and walnuts – is an ideal base for soups, stews, salads, and purees. Garbanzos can also be fried, roasted and ground into flour.

• Surfas Product
• 16 oz / 454 g

Garbanzo Bean Stew with Tomatoes
Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried garbanzo beans
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 4 small potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes with juice
• ½ tsp. dried thyme
• 1 cup water
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Sort beans and soak overnight in bowl using 3 times as much water as beans. The next morning rinse beans with cold water. Put beans in heavy saucepan, cover with two inches of water and bring to a slow boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until tender (35-45 minutes).
2. In large pot, heat oil and sauté onions 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add carrots, potatoes and garlic and cook for 5 minutes more. Add tomatoes, thyme, cooked beans, water, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer gently until the potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve stew garnished with parsley.