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Simple Stewed Chickpeas with Fennel

This recipe for simple stewed chickpeas with fennel is topped with fresh mozzarella and loaded with peppers and pearl couscous for a hearty, filling dinner. You're going to love these aromatic, stewy chickpeas!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 414kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 yellow onion peeled and diced
  • 2 bell peppers trimmed, deseeded, and diced
  • 1 fennel bulb cored and sliced; fronds reserved
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • ½ teaspoon dry thyme
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 15 ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup pearl couscous or small pasta like Acini de Pepe or orzo
  • 28 ounces whole-peeled tomatoes tomatoes only, reserve liquid for another use
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella or provolone sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Serving:

Instructions

Sauté Aromatics:

  • Preheat oven to 425ºF.
  • Add the extra virgin olive oil and butter to a wide pot and turn the heat to medium. Add the onion, peppers, and fennel and cook for 5-6 minutes or until they begin to soften slightly. Season with salt and pepper. Add the garlic and cook for 45 seconds until fragrant.

Prepare the Broth:

  • Pour the vegetable stock into the pot and bring to a boil. Season with thyme and crushed red pepper.
  • Add the chickpeas, couscous, and whole peeled tomatoes and bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Bake the Stewed Chickpeas:

  • Arrange the cheese on top and transfer to the oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the couscous is al dente. Turn the broiler on and broil for 3 minutes until the cheese begins to turn golden brown in spots.

To Serve:

  • Ladle the stewed chickpeas and cheese into bowls. Garnish with minced parsley and reserved fennel fronds. Drizzle each bowl with a touch of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 19g | Sodium: 850mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 87mg
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