15 minutes
A simple yet delicious chickpea dish seasoned with aromatic onions, sea salt, and red pepper flakes.
1. Heat Olive Oil
Start by heating a large pot over medium heat. Add two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and let it warm until the pot is ready to cook your aromatic onions.
2. Cook Onions
Once the oil is hot, introduce half a large red onion, thinly sliced, to the pot. Sprinkle with a pinch of Maldon sea salt, and a dash of hot red pepper flakes to your liking. Cook the onions for about five minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and release their sweet aroma.
3. Add Chickpeas
Stir in a 15-ounce can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained, with the onions in the pot. Lower the heat to medium-low. Cook for another five minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas are heated through and take on the seasoning.
4. Adjust Seasoning and Serve
Taste the chickpeas and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or red pepper flakes to suit your palate. Serve the warm, seasoned chickpeas immediately, drizzled with a touch of extra virgin olive oil for added richness.
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