North American Chickpea Stew

Ingredients

In this adaptation of the Greek dish Revithia, the North American Chickpea Stew incorporates flavors and ingredients commonly found in North American cuisine. The original dish is traditionally prepared with olive oil, lemon juice, and Greek herbs, whereas this adaptation uses vegetable broth, onions, garlic, and a blend of North American herbs and spices. The North American version also includes additional vegetables such as carrots and celery to enhance the flavor and nutritional profile of the stew. We alse have the original recipe for Revithia, so you can check it out.

• 2 cups (400g) dried chickpeas, soaked overnight 2 cups (400g) dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups (950ml) vegetable broth 4 cups (950ml) vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish Fresh parsley, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 8g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 52g, 10g
• Protein: 14g
• Fiber: 12g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas.
2. 2.
   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent.
3. 3.
   Add the diced carrots and celery to the pot, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
4. 4.
   Stir in the dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaf, and cook for another minute to release their flavors.
5. 5.
   Add the soaked chickpeas and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the chickpeas are tender.
6. 6.
   Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. 7.
   Remove the bay leaf from the pot.
8. 8.
   Serve the North American Chickpea Stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Chickpeas — Soaking the chickpeas overnight helps to reduce their cooking time and ensures they become tender. Alternatively, you can use canned chickpeas and reduce the cooking time accordingly.

Tips & Tricks

• For a creamier texture, you can blend a portion of the cooked chickpeas before adding them back to the stew.
• Customize the flavors by adding a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of smoked paprika before serving.
• Serve the stew with a side of crusty bread or cornbread for a complete meal.

Serving advice

Serve the North American Chickpea Stew in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley. It pairs well with a side of crusty bread or cornbread.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, drizzle a swirl of olive oil on top of the stew and sprinkle some additional fresh herbs.