Ragoût de Pois Chiches

Ragoût de Pois Chiches is a hearty and comforting French chickpea stew, infused with aromatic herbs and vegetables. This delightful dish is perfect for a cozy dinner, bringing warmth and flavor to your table.

Ingredients

• Chickpeas - 400g (canned or soaked and cooked)
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Vegetable broth - 500ml
• Bay leaf - 1
• Thyme - 1 teaspoon, dried
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - for garnish, chopped

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
3. Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until softened.
4. Add the diced tomato, chickpeas, vegetable broth, bay leaf, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
6. Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if necessary.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from chickpeas.
• High in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.

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