Beans Recipes - Ceci alla Romana - Chickpeas, Roman Style

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Ceci alla Romana - Chick-Peas, Roman-Style

Chickpeas are called ceci in Italy. They are one of the oldest staples known to humans and have sustained life for centuries and Rome is centuries old.

3 cups canned chick peas
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 cup Italian plum tomatoes, drained and shopped
Salt to taste
Freshly milled black pepper

Method

Warm the olive oil in a large saute pan. Stir in rosemary and garlic, and saute briefly over medium heat,. Do not let garlic brown and certainly, don't burn it.

When garlic turns a light golden shade, stir in parsley,, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Lower heat and cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes to thicken the sauce.

Stir in ceci and cook for a few minutes to blend flavors and to heat ceci.

Serves: 6

Contributor: two blonde ladies

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