Description
Lablabi is a flavorful Tunisian chickpea stew that combines tender chickpeas, aromatic spices, and crusty bread, making it a delightful choice for comfort food lovers. It’s simple to prepare and promises a warm, satisfying meal, ideal for a quick dinner or a healthy lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas
- 1/2 loaf rustic bread
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 to 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon harissa paste, more for later
- 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- 2 green onions, trimmed and chopped (both white and green parts)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the chickpeas with their liquid and cover them with an inch of water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover loosely, and simmer for about 30 minutes until very tender.
- For the bread, preheat your broiler and arrange torn bread on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and broil for about a minute until golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once shimmering, add onions, garlic, a dash of salt, cumin, coriander, and paprika. Cook until the onions are tender and translucent.
- Once the chickpeas are ready, mix in the onion and garlic, 1 tablespoon of harissa, a pinch of salt, lemon juice, chopped parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil. Stir well and adjust seasoning as needed.
- To serve, place a few pieces of toasted bread in serving bowls, ladle the chickpea stew on top, and add more olive oil, a dollop of harissa, parsley, and green onions. Serve with lemon wedges and additional bread.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of harissa for desired spiciness.
This dish can be garnished with additional herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg