Garbanzo Beans with Tomatoes and Onions Recipe
Here is a simple recipe for a classic and authentic Spanish chickpeas tapas dish. Garbanzo con cebolla y tomate has simple delicate flavors and is truly a delicious and easy tapas dish to make. You will love the creamy texture of the cooked garbanzo beans.
Ingredients
- 15 oz. garbanzo beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup water
- 1 slice onion
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 garlic clove peeled
- 1 onion medium, chopped
- ½ Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Roma tomato skinned and cut
- ¼ tsp. black pepper ground
- 1 Tbsp. curley parsley chopped
- ¼ Kosher salt to taste
Serve on toasted sliced baguette.
Instructions
- Drain the garbanzo beans and rinse.
- Place the garbanzo beans in a pan with enough water to cover. Add sliced onion, garlic and bay leaf and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Drain and discard bay leaf, onion slice and garlic.
- In a skillet, add the olive oil, sauté the chopped onion until soft, add the tomato, garbanzo beans and cook until tomato is soft.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve warm with slices of warm toasted baguette.
Notes
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I make the garbanzo tapas dish ahead? Yes, you can prepare this 3-4 days in advance. Be sure to let the beans completely cool before storing in the refrigerator. Reheat the dish in the microwave for 2-3 minutes and stop to stir every 30-45 seconds until hot. I would leave out the chopped parsley and add this fresh when you serve.
- Can I freeze the finished garbanzo bean tapas? Yes, garbanzo beans freeze quite well, and this dish can be frozen for up to 2 months for best quality. Thaw it out overnight in the refrigerator and heat it in the microwave as I described above. Again, add the chopped parsley fresh before serving.
- How long will the leftover garbanzo tapas last in the refrigerator? Once this dish has completely cooled, you can store this in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Can I use dried garbanzo beans?
Yes, you will need to soak them for 8 hours or overnight, covered with water. Drain them and cook in a large pot, simmering for about 2 hours until they are soft enough to flatten between your thumb and forefinger.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSodium: 19mgPotassium: 323mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 155IUVitamin C: 7.1mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2.6mg
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