Chickpeas with Sweet Peppers and Eggplant

The most delicious chickpeas you have ever had - a protein rich and hearty meal!

1Ingredients

• 500g chickpeas
• 2 onions, chopped
• Bell peppers (any color)
• Eggplant (optional)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 400g crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup EVGE extra virgin olive oil
• Bay leaves
• Salt and pepper
• Dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano)

2Instructions

1. 1CHICKPEA PREP: Soak chickpeas overnight.
2. 2Drain, rinse, and boil skimming foam.
3. 3Add salt and bay leaves, cook until almost tender.
4. 4SAUCE PREP: Salt and saute onions in half the olive oil.
5. 5Add peppers (and carrots or eggplant) until soft.
6. 6Add garlic, tomato, bay leaves and herbs.
7. 7Cook until sauce thickens.
8. 8FINAL: Combine sauce and chickpeas with broth in casserole, add remaining oil.
9. 9Bake at 350F for 1-1.5 hours.
10. 10Top with more EVGE evoo.

3Tips & Notes