Chickpeas in olive oil and lemon

How to make Chickpeas in olive oil and lemon recipe - Use dried chickpeas if time permits. Soak them the night before, then drain and simmer for 1–1 1⁄2 hours, until soft. Pois chiches à l'huile d'olive et citron recette

Serves 4

Ingredients:

3 tbsp olive oil

2 garlic cloves, finely sliced

14oz (400g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

juice of 1⁄2 lemon

zest of 1 lemon

handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

extra virgin olive oil or hot chili oil

Method:

1 Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the garlic and chickpeas, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, zest, and parsley, then cook over medium heat for and additional 2 minutes.

2 Remove from the heat and season well with salt and pepper. Serve hot or cold with a generous splash of extra virgin olive oil or chili oil.

Chickpeas in olive oil and lemon