Ceci Stufati (Stewed Chickpeas)
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled & finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 cup dried chickpeas, rinsed & soaked overnight
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded & chopped
- 3 salt-cured anchovies
- 2 cups chopped Tuscan kale (or other leafy greens)
- sea salt
- freshly-ground pepper
- herbs or a smashed garlic clove for flavor (optional)
How-to
- Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly, then place them in a medium saucepan and add water to cover by 2". Soak overnight
- In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is golden
- Add the water, tomatoes, and chickpeas with their soaking liquid. Bring to a boil then decrease the heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 1½ hours
- Add the kale and cook for another 30 minutes, or until the chickpeas are tender
- Season with salt and pepper to taste