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Chickpeas with pumpkin
This is one of my favorite recipes to enjoy during the fall months, when pumpkin is at its best. Chickpeas with pumpkin is a healthy, flavorful and nutritious dish. It provides a good amount of protein and fiber thanks to the chickpeas, while the pumpkin adds a smooth, sweet texture that complements the dish perfectly. I usually serve it with quinoa or rice to make it even more complete.
Ingredients
- 500 grams Of chickpeas (previously soaked in water overnight)
- 1 kg pumpkin
- 1 large onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 sheets Laurel
- 1 cdta cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- olive oil
- 11⁄2 liters Of water
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Directions
First, it is important to drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas well - this way we make sure that there are no remains of the skin that can cause gas. Next, heat a little olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, previously chopped, and sauté until transparent.
Add the carrots, sliced or diced, and the pumpkin, peeled and cut into pieces of about 2 cm. Stir well and cook for about 5 minutes.
Add the chickpeas, bay leaves, cumin and enough water to cover all the ingredients. I recommend adding the hot water so that the cooking does not pause. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot and simmer for about 90 minutes, or until the chickpeas are tender. Remember to stir every so often so they don't stick to the bottom of the pot. Once ready, you can remove the bay leaves and serve hot.