Chickpeas

Use this recipe to cook your own garbanzos instead of buying canned.
Ingredients:
2 cup(s) chickpeas (dried)
1 small celery stalk
1 small carrot - peeled
1 small onion - peeled
1 - bouquet garni - (bay leaf, thyme and parsley stems)
1/4 cup(s) olive oil
1 pinch salt and pepper - to taste

Steps:

-Soak chickpeas in a large bowl of water overnight.

-Drain chickpeas and place them in a 2-qt. pot. Cover the garbanzos with cold water by a 1/2 inch.

-Add the remaining ingredients and bring the garbanzos to a simmer over medium heat.

-Skim off any foam that rises to the top.

-Cook for approximately 1 hour, stirring once or twice, until the chickpeas are tender.

-Season with salt and pepper and allow the chickpeas to cool in their liquid.

-Discard the vegetables and herbs.

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