As I continue my journey into 2012 and healthy eating I find it...well...difficult. When the clock hit midnight and 2012 was official, I assumed that all unhealthy food would be outlawed or my urges would cease. Neither was true. However, I have every intention of resisting my urges! Current score: urges 23 (at least) me: 0 (at best). I am holding on to hope!
On the bright side, I have had a lot of fun in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes. Especially the one here. Simple and sweet. That is the best way to describe this recipe. I love recipes that requires few ingredients, little time but packs a ton of flavor. That is what we have here. It also shows that healthy cooking is not bland cooking. This is great as a side dish or, I think, it can stand on it own.
Romanian Sweetened Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 2 15-ounce cans of chickpeas, drained, rinsed and cooking liquid reserved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/8 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/8 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
Directions
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour and cook until bubbly, about 3 minutes. Add the honey and stir until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Gradually stir in 2 1/2 cups reserved cooking liquid. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Add the chickpeas, salt, and brown sugar and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Serve warm.
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