Description
Experience the irresistible flavor of Lablabi, a comforting Tunisian chickpea stew. With simple ingredients like chickpeas, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs, this dish is perfect for a quick dinner or healthy meal. Enjoy it served over crispy bread for a delightful homemade touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas
- 1/2 loaf rustic bread
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 to 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon harissa paste, more for later
- 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- 2 green onions, trimmed and chopped (both white and green parts)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the canned chickpeas with their liquids. Cover them with water by an inch and set over medium-high heat.
- Bring the chickpeas to a boil, then lower the heat, partially cover the pot, and let them simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes until very tender.
- While the chickpeas cook, prepare the rustic bread by tearing it into bite-sized pieces and arranging them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and broil for about a minute until golden brown, taking care not to burn them.
- In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, a pinch of kosher salt, cumin, coriander, and paprika. Sauté until the onions are tender and translucent.
- Once the chickpeas are tender, add the sautéed onion and garlic to the saucepan. Stir in harissa paste, kosher salt to taste, the juice of one lemon, chopped parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix well and adjust seasoning as needed.
- To serve, place a few pieces of toasted bread in bowls, ladle the chickpea stew over the bread, and drizzle with olive oil. Add harissa, more parsley, and chopped green onions on top. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra bread on the side.
Notes
For extra flavor, use homemade harissa if available.
This dish can be customized by adding additional vegetables or adjusting spice levels to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg