Chickpea Stew (Revithia)
A classic of Cretan cuisine, the chickpea stew is a warm, hearty, and nutritious dish.
⏱️ 20 min prep + 60 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 200 g of chickpeas
- 500 ml of olive oil
- 2 onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 chili pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 200 ml of water or broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- 100 g of soy beans (optional)
- 200 g of mixed vegetables (zucchini, tomatoes, pumpkin)
Method
- Rinse the chickpeas and cook them in salted water for about 40 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in a pot and sauté the garlic and onions.
- Add the chili pepper and bay leaves, sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Add the chickpeas, broth or water, salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes, checking the liquid level occasionally.
- Add the soy beans and vegetables, cook for another 15-20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and serve hot.
The story
The chickpea stew is a millennia-old tradition at the heart of Cretan cuisine. It has been prepared for centuries as an economical and nutritious solution during times of scarcity.
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