I cooked up a big batch of Garbanzo (chick peas) beans yesterday. This is how I prepared some of them today.
These would be delicious added to an Antipasto or a Greek Salad. You could replace the Mint with fresh Basil too, but I really like the addition of the Mint. I used a Bergamot Mint which has citrus undertones. If you want to grow just one mint, choose this one. It also makes wonderful tea.
Marinated Chick Peas with Greek Herbs
Serving size: 2/3 cup
Servings: 11
930 grams Chick Peas, cooked (about 5 1/4 cups)
2 Tablespoons minced Garlic
3 Tablespoons fresh, chopped Chives
1/4 cup fresh Mint, rough chop ( 1/4 cup fresh Greek Oregano, rough chop
100 gram white or red Onion, sliced thin (1 medium)
6 Tablespoons Olive Oil
8 Tablespoons Balsamic, Apple Cider or Red Wine Vinegar
(I used Balsamic from Trader Joe's)
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground Black Pepper.
Toss all together and marinate, refrigerated several hours. It gets better as it marinates. I think this could be refrigerated for a week or more and only get better.
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| Greek Oregano in the Herb Garden |
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| Fresh Picked Herbs |
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| Pretty Mint Flowers |
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| YUMMY!! and it is Healthy Too |
Nutritional Data Provided by NutriMirror
Mmm, looks delicious. I don't have any Greek oregano growing in my garden. I wonder if sage or Italian parsley can be substituted instead?
ReplyDeleteGirlsprout, you could always try dry oregano, but go for the parsley or a bit of sage. Sage is a strong herb so you may want to try a little and then taste the results. Adding lemon will give it a little more of a fresh flavor also.
Deleteoh I'm impressed, you even have the nutritional data to go with your recipe!
ReplyDeleteDiana, yes that is from the NutriMirror website that I use to log my food.
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