Description
Quick-braised celery and chickpeas is a vibrant, plant-based dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary delight. This recipe highlights the natural flavors of celery paired with hearty chickpeas, garlic, and aromatic spices, creating a satisfying side or main dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or as an impressive accompaniment to any meal, this quick-braised dish is both nutritious and flavorful. Enjoy it on a bed of quinoa, atop toasted bread, or alongside grilled vegetables for a delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g chickpeas (soaked overnight)
- 1 head of celery
- 1 garlic bulb
- 1 potato (peeled and halved)
- Olive oil
- 1/2 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
- 1/4 tsp chilli flakes
Instructions
- Cook the soaked chickpeas in fresh water with half the garlic bulb, sage, and potato for about 1.5 hours until tender.
- Remove the sage, celery stalks, and squeeze out the roasted garlic.
- Mash the potato into the chickpea mixture; season with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Prepare the celery by chopping it into small pieces and sauté in olive oil with garlic and spices until softened.
- Combine cooked chickpeas with sautéed celery; simmer briefly before adding lemon juice and zest.
- Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg