Best Chickpeas

chickpea healthyish feel good food plan onion garlic lemon zest olive oil

Chris Morocco

8 servings

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Ingredients

1 lb. dried chickpeas, soaked overnight, drained

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

6 garlic cloves, crushed

2 3x1" strips lemon zest

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Method

Combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, lemon zest, oil, and a couple big pinches of salt in a large pot. Add 2 quarts water and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally and replacing any water that evaporates, until chickpeas are tender, about 2 hours. Taste and season generously with salt and pepper. Let cool.

Do Ahead: Chickpeas can be made 6 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.