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Spanish Poor Man's Chickpeas

Spanish Poor Man's Chickpeas | Garbanzos a lo Pobre

Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 472 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided) 75 ml
  • 1 medium onion
  • 7 cloves garlic
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 carrot (peeled)
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 15 ml
  • 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
  • 1 tsp dried oregano 1 gram
  • 1 potato (peeled)
  • 2 cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 15.5 oz / 440 grams each
  • 2 1/2 cups water 600 ml
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley 8 grams
  • sea salt & black pepper

Instructions

  1. Drain the cans of chickpeas into a colander and rinse under water, then shake off any excess water, cut the potato into small bite-sized pieces, roughly chop the onion, roughly chop 4 cloves garlic, finely chop the green bell pepper, and cut the carrot into small bite-sized pieces

  2. Heat a large fry pan or stock pot with a medium heat and add in 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil

  3. After a couple of minutes add in the chopped onion, garlic, green bell pepper, and carrot, mix continuously, after 4 minutes and the vegetables are lightly sauteed, add in the vinegar, paprika, and oregano, quickly mix together, then add in the chopped potato, drained chickpeas, and season with salt & pepper, mix together, then add in the water, raise to a high heat, and give it a gentle mix

  4. Once it comes to a boil place a lid on the pan and lower to a low-medium heat

  5. While the chickpeas are simmering heat a separate fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil

  6. After a couple of minutes add in 3 whole cloves of garlic (skins removed) and crack in the egg, fry the ingredients for 3 to 4 minutes or until the garlic is lightly browned and the egg is well done, then transfer the ingredients into a mortar, along with the parsley, and a pinch of salt, using a pestle pound down on the ingredients until you end up with a paste-like texture

  7. After simmering the chickpeas for about 20 minutes the potatoes should be cooked through, you can always pierce them with a toothpick to ensure they are done, at this point add in the garlic and egg mixture, and mix together until well mixed, then remove from the heat

  8. Transfer into shallow bowls, serve warm or at room temperature, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Spanish Poor Man's Chickpeas | Garbanzos a lo Pobre
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 14g
Cholesterol 47mg16%
Sodium 657mg29%
Potassium 914mg26%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 14g58%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 3184IU64%
Vitamin C 50mg61%
Calcium 136mg14%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.