Marinated Chickpeas

Name: Marinated Chickpeas
Ingredients: 3 cups dried chickpeas, or 4 cups drained canned chickpeas; 2 tablespoons plus 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion, quartered; 1 celery stalk, cut in half, plus 1 cup finely diced celery; 2 medium carrots, peeled and halved; 4 sprigs fresh rosemary; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup finely diced red onion; 1 cup red wine vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled; 1/2 teaspoon chopped peperoncini, or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, or 1 tablespoon dried Sicilian oregano; 1 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; Zest and juice from 1 lemon

15 ingredients

16 steps

Ingredients

3 cups dried chickpeas, or 4 cups drained canned chickpeas
2 tablespoons plus 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, quartered
1 celery stalk, cut in half, plus 1 cup finely diced celery
2 medium carrots, peeled and halved
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup finely diced red onion
1 cup red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
1/2 teaspoon chopped peperoncini, or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, or 1 tablespoon dried Sicilian oregano
1 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Zest and juice from 1 lemon

Directions

1

If using dried chickpeas, soak the chickpeas in water overnight and drain.
2

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3

Add the yellow onion, celery stalk, and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes, until the vegetables begin to color.
4

Tie 2 sprigs of rosemary and the thyme sprigs in cheesecloth and add to the vegetables.
5

Add the chickpeas (soaked dried or canned) and enough water to cover by 2 inches.
6

Bring to a gentle simmer and reduce the heat to medium-low.
7

Season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 1 1/2 hours, until the chickpeas are soft.
8

Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside to cool completely.
9

Drain, discarding vegetables and herbs.
10

In a bowl, combine the red onion and vinegar, and set aside for 15 minutes.
11

Drain the onion and transfer to a large bowl.
12

Add the diced celery, garlic, peperoncini, chickpeas, remaining 2 sprigs rosemary, oregano, parsley, remaining 1 cup oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
13

Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
14

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, making sure to turn the mixture a couple of times while marinating.
15

Allow the salad to come to room temperature before serving.
16

Keeps well if refrigerated up to 3 to 4 days.