Greek Chickpea Stew Food

GREEK CHICKPEA SOUP RECIPE (REVITHIA)

Steps:

• To prepare this Greek chickpea soup recipe (revithia soupa), start by washing the chickpeas and let them soak in plenty of cold water overnight (ideally for 18 hours).
• When you are ready to make this Greek chickpea soup recipe, drain the chickpeas (revithia) and discard the soaking water. Place the chickpeas in a colander and rinse very well with plenty of water (4-5 times). Put your hands in the colander and rub them well.
• Place the revithia in a large pan with enough cold water to cover them (about 4cm over the chickpeas).
• Turn the heat up and bring to the boil. Keep removing the froth from the top with a wooden spoon for about 15 minutes.
• Drain the chickpeas and then put them back in the pan and add enough warm water to cover them again. Bring to the boil and add the olive oil, chopped onion, oregano and bay leafs.
• Turn the heat down to a simmer and place the lid on. Let the revithia cook for 1-2 hours, depending on the chickpeas, until tender. Add more water if necessary in order not to dry.
• If you prefer your soup to be thicker, during the end of cooking time add in a bowl the flour and lemon juice and pour gradually 1-2 ladles of the soup and whisk. Add the mixture slowly in the pan with the chickpeas and season. Stir gently for 2-3 minutes until the soup thickens.
• Serve this Greek chickpea soup while still warm with lots of Kalamata olives and crusted bread aside. Enjoy!

CHICKPEA STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; saute cumin seeds for 10 seconds. Add onion and garlic; saute until onion is dark brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add coriander; cook and stir for 20 seconds.
• Mix chickpeas, water, potato, 1 teaspoon cilantro, salt, and pepper into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover saucepan, and simmer until potato is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Stir tomato into chickpea stew; increase heat to medium and simmer until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cilantro over stew.

EASY GREEK-STYLE EGGPLANT RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place eggplant cubes in a colander over a large bowl or directly over your sink, and sprinkle with salt. Set aside for 20 minutes or so to allow eggplant to "sweat out" any bitterness. Rinse with water and pat dry.
• In a large braiser, heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil over medium-high until shimmering but not smoking. Add onions, peppers, and chopped carrot. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly, then add garlic, bay leaf, spices, and a dash of salt. Cook another minute, stirring until fragrant.
• Now add eggplant, chopped tomato, chickpeas, and reserved chickpea liquid. Stir to combine.
• Bring to a rolling boil for 10 minutes or so. Stir often. Remove from stove top, cover and transfer to oven.
• Cook in oven for 45 minutes until eggplant is fully cooked through to very tender. (While eggplant is braising, be sure to check once or twice to see if more liquid is needed. If so, remove from oven briefly and stir in about 1/2 cup of water at a time.)
• When eggplant is ready, remove from oven and add a generous drizzle of Private Reserve EVOO, garnish with fresh herbs (parsley or mint). Serve hot or at room temperature with a side of Greek yogurt or even Tzatziki sauce and pita bread.

GREEK ROASTED CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Soak the chickpeas in water overnight.
• Rinse and place in a pot with the onion, garlic and bay leaf. Add water until it covers beans with about an inch of water above the beans.
• Simmer for about 45 minutes (it may take longer) until chickpeas are almost completely cooked and water is all absorbed.
• Preheat oven at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• Stir in the tomato paste and let it heat, stirring gently so that it spreads over all the chickpeas.
• Remove from pot, empty the beans in a casserole dish and add 2 tablespoons olive oil and the dill. Blend well.
• Add about ½ cup warm water at the corner of the casserole dish and tilt so it spreads over the base of the whole dish.
• Add salt and pepper as needed.
• Cover the pan with aluminum foil or with its lid.
• Roast for about 30 minutes.
• Serve at room temperature

GREEK GARBANZO STEW

Steps:

• Saute onion in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, or until tender. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Stir in tomatoes and next 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
• Stir in spinach and chopped parsley; cook 5 minutes. Top with crumbled feta cheese, if desired.

GREEK CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and seasoning and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the tomatoes, garbanzo beans, broth, bay leaves, and pepper. Stir well. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the chicken, lower the heat to medium, and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. The mixture will thicken. Remove the bay leaves and discard. Stir in the olives and lemon juice, and serve immediately over the couscous.
• While the stew is simmering, bring the broth, oil and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the couscous and raisins, cover, and remove the pan from the heat. When the moisture has been absorbed, about 5 minutes, sprinkle the cinnamon and orange juice over the couscous. Fluff with a fork to combine the flavors and loosen the couscous. Do not stir.

GREEK CHICKPEA STEW

Steps:

• Saute onion in hot oil in dutch oven for 5 min.
• Add garlic for last minute.
• Stir in tomatoes stock tomato paste chickpeas oregano salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 min.
• stirring occasionally.
• Stir in spinach and parsley, cook 5 min.
• Serve topped with feta cheese.

GREEK LAMB STEW.

Steps:

• preheat the oven to 190 deg (fan 170).Heat the oil in a large casserole and rown the lamb until golden.Removefrom the dish and set aside.Add the chopped onion,to the casserole and cook until it begins to soften.Stir in the garlic cloves,oregano,and aubergine cubes and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden.
• Return the lamb to the casserole along with the juices.Add the bay leaf,lamb stock,chopped tomatoes,chickpeas and sultanas. Cover and cook for 1-1/2 hours or until the lamb is cooked and tender.
• Mix together the crumbled feta and mint into a bowl.Serve the casserole with couscous and pass aroungd the bowl of feta to sprinkle on top.

CHICKPEA STEW

Steps:

• In a casserole heat the oil over moderate heat until hot. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden. Add the garlic, cumin, thyme and ginger and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and liquid, broth And cinnamon stick, bring liquid to a boil and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Add the carrots and simmer, covered, for 8 minutes. Add the broccoli, squash and chickpeas and simmer, covered, 5 minutes more, or until vegetables are just tender. Stir in the cilantro. Serve with couscous.

GREEK TRADITIONAL BAKED CHICKPEAS (REVITHADA)

Steps:

• From the previous night, soak the chickpeas in a large bowl filled with water and 1 tablespoon salt. The water should cover the chickpeas by at least 2 inches.
• Drain the chickpeas and discard any that look bad. Sprinkle them with the baking soda and mix gently with your hands. Let them rest for 20 minutes and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Rinse them very well and transfer them and the rest of the ingredients except the onions in a Dutch oven (or an oven-safe pot with a lid) and mix well. Cover the chickpeas with the chopped onions and add enough water to cover them by half an inch.Cover with the lid and bake for 3.5 - 4 hours.
• Serve with barley rusks and Kalamata olives. Eat!