19 Black Chickpeas Recipe Italian Get Ready To Indulge!

Ingredients:

For the black chickpeas:

• 1 cup black chickpeas, soaked overnight
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the tomato sauce:

• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Step 1: Cooking the black chickpeas

1. Start by draining the soaked black chickpeas and rinse them well.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add the soaked black chickpeas to the pot, along with dried oregano, basil, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
4. Pour enough water to cover the chickpeas and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the chickpeas are tender.
5. Drain the chickpeas and set them aside for later use.

Step 2: Preparing the tomato sauce

1. In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion and sauté until fragrant.
2. Add the can of diced tomatoes, dried oregano, basil, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
3. Using an immersion blender or food processor, blend the tomato sauce until smooth.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3: Combining the black chickpeas and tomato sauce

1. Add the cooked black chickpeas to the tomato sauce and stir to combine.
2. Let it simmer for another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
3. Remove from heat and serve hot.

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