Warm Garbanzo Bean Salad

It may be hard to imagine garbanzo beans as an object of desire until you have tried them in this warm garbanzo bean salad with crunchy fennel, red onion and a smoky vinaigrette. Like any dried beans, garbanzos need to be treated with a little respect, cooked only to the point where they still have some bite. Aim for a slow, consistent simmer, the best way to guarantee that they cook evenly. If the water boils, the beans will end up mushy on the outside and hard in the center.

Warm Garbanzo Bean Salad

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• CuisineItalian

Servings	Prep Time
6-8 People	30 Minutes

Cook Time

60 Minutes

Servings Prep Time 6-8 People 30 Minutes

Cook Time 60 Minutes

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Ingredients

• 2 Cups Dried Garbanzo Beans Drained and Rinsed
• 1.5 Teaspoons Aleppo Pepper or Red Pepper Flakes
• 3 Tablespoons Kosher Salt As per Taste
• 2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
• 1.5 Teaspoons Dijon Mustard
• 2 Teaspoons Smoked Paprika
• 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice Fresh
• 2 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
• 1 Cup Ekin Olive Oil Extra Virgin
• 1 Fennel Bulb Trimmed, Cut in Half, Cored and Thinly Sliced
• 1 Red Onion Cut in half and thinly sliced
• 1/2 Cup Fresh Italian Parsley Finely Chopped

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Instructions

1. If using dried beans, soak the beans overnight in water to cover, then drain. Or, to quick-soak the beans, rinse them well in cold water, place them in a large pot and cover with 3 inches of cold water. Bring the water to a simmer, remove from the heat and let sit for 1 hour; drain.
2. Rinse the garbanzo beans. Place them in a large saucepan, add 1/2 teaspoon of the Aleppo pepper and the garlic, and cover with 3 quarts water. Bring to a low simmer and cook, uncovered, for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, or until tender.
3. Remove the beans from the heat, add the salt and thyme and let stand for 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, the remaining 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper, the smoked paprika, lemon juice and vinegar. Whisking constantly, slowly add the oil. Add salt to taste if necessary.
5. In a large bowl, toss the fennel and red onion with 3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette.
6. Drain the beans and discard the thyme and garlic. Toss with the fennel and onion—the heat from the beans will soften the vegetables slightly. Stir in the parsley and toss with the remaining vinaigrette. (The salad can be made up to 1 day ahead, covered and refrigerated.)
7. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold.

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