MARINATED GARBANZO SALAD

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Slightly Middle Eastern, makes a good first course arranged on lettuce leaves! From Silver Palate Cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup best quality olive oil
1 cup finely minced yellow onion
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 cup coarsely chopped red pepper
1/2 cup dark raisin
2 (1 lb) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed,about 3 1/2 cups
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan.
  • Add the onions and thyme and cook over low heat, covered, until onions are tender and lightly colored, about 25 minutes.
  • Add chopped red pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Add raisins and garbanzos and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Do not overcook the garbanzos or they will become mushy.
  • Season with salt, transfer to a bowl, and pour the vinegar over the hot mixture.
  • Let vegetables cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
  • Allow to return to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.8, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 2.7, Sodium 649.9, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 8.8, Protein 8.3

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