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Chickpeas with Swiss chard and chorizo | Photo © CiberCuba Cocina

Chickpeas with Swiss Chard

Kitchen, main course

Kitchen, Main course

Spices
Vegetables
Preparation Time:
60 minutes
Note:
This recipe originates from the Mediterranean, just like its ingredients. Chickpeas are not the most common legumes in Cuba, but various dishes influenced by Spanish cuisine include them. These legumes are an important source of plant-based protein, their fiber content helps combat constipation, and they are rich in vitamins B1, B2, B9, C, E, K, as well as minerals like calcium, zinc, magnesium, iron, potassium, and phosphorus. The other main ingredient in the recipe is Swiss chard. This vegetable is ideal for a weight loss diet as it contains vitamins from the B group, C, A, and iron. The third ingredient used is chorizo, which, while adding a lot of flavor, color, and protein, is not essential to the dish.
Ingredients:
  • 400 grams of chickpeas
  • 400 grams of Swiss chard
  • 2 chorizos
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 5 tablespoons of oil
  • ½ cup of broth (or water)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:

Soak the chickpeas overnight. Change the water and soften them in the pressure cooker for about 40 minutes. Check that they are tender, drain them, and set them aside. This step can be skipped by using canned chickpeas. If you choose this option, rinse, drain, and set them aside.

Swiss Chard / CiberCuba Kitchen

Wash and drain the Swiss chard. Cut it into thin strips. Then make several crosswise cuts to prevent the strips from being too long, which can be unpleasant to eat. Also, slice the chorizos into 1-centimeter rounds and crush the garlic.

Swiss chard with chorizo and garlic / CiberCuba Kitchen

In a pot, heat the oil. Add the garlic and let it brown. Then, incorporate the chorizo, and when it begins to release its fat, add the Swiss chard and sauté for 5 minutes. Finally, add the chickpeas, adjust the salt to your taste, and cover everything with broth. Allow the chickpeas with Swiss chard to cook down to your desired consistency.

Chickpeas with Swiss chard and chorizo in the pot / CiberCuba Kitchen

This dish is delicious, very nutritious, and easy to prepare. We hope you enjoy it.

Chickpeas with Swiss chard and chorizo / CiberCuba Kitchen

Enjoy your meal!

Rations:
4
Spices
Vegetables