Home › 🇮🇹 Italy › Vibo Valentia (Calabria)
Lampasciuni with Chickpeas
Vibo Valentia (Calabria) — Mother recipe · en it
A traditional Calabrian antipasto, lampasciuni with chickpeas is a delight for those who appreciate strong and deep flavors.
⏱️ 20 min prep + 40 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 200 g of lampasciuni
- 200 g of chickpeas
- 1 onion
- 2 anise pods
- 2 garlic cloves
- 300 ml of meat broth
- 50 g of extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- optional: 1 mint leaf
Method
- Clean and cut the lampasciuni into small pieces.
- In a pot, sauté the garlic and onion in extra virgin olive oil.
- Add the lampasciuni and cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes.
- Add the anise pods and chickpeas, and cover with meat broth.
- Cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes, until the chickpeas are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add mint if desired.
- Serve hot.
The story
Lampasciuni with chickpeas is an ancient Calabrian recipe, particularly popular in Vibo Valentia, where it has been a traditional peasant dish for generations.
Community variants (0)
No variants yet: propose the first one!