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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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:
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (minced)
- Red pepper flakes (such as Aleppo pepper)
- Extra virgin olive oil
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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