LABLABI (TUNISIAN CHICKPEA SOUP)
There are myriad ways to cook lablabi, the classic, cumin and garlic scented chickpea soup from Tunisia. This version, adapted from Joe Yonan's cookbook "Cool Beans" (Ten Speed Press, 2020), has crunchy, spice-sprinkled chickpeas garnishing the top, and a creamy, silky broth made from puréeing some of the chickpeas and stirring them back into the pot. It's earthy and satisfying, with a chile kick from harissa and a bright tanginess from a squeeze of lemon at the end.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories soups and stews, main course
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Prepare the crispy chickpeas: Transfer chickpeas to a rimmed baking sheet lined with a clean dish towel or paper towels. Cover with another towel (or paper towels) on top, rubbing gently to dry. Remove top towel and let air-dry for at least 30 minutes and preferably 1 hour.
- As chickpeas dry, start preparing the soup: In a Dutch oven or heavy stockpot, combine soaked chickpeas, 5 cups water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, bay leaves and 1/2 teaspoon salt over high heat. Bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until chickpeas are tender, about 1 to 2 hours.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. While chickpeas are cooking, cut bread into thick slices, then tear slices into bite-size pieces. Place bread in one layer on large rimmed baking sheet and toast until crisp and light brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool on pan and set aside.
- Finish the crunchy chickpeas: Raise oven temperature to 425 degrees. Remove the towels from baking sheet with the chickpeas, and toss the chickpeas with 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and za'atar until well coated. Roast until golden and crispy, about 13 to 18 minutes, tossing halfway through. When chickpeas are still hot, sprinkle lightly more salt. Taste and add more salt or za'atar, or both, if you'd like.
- When the chickpeas for the soup are tender, discard bay leaves. Using a slotted spoon, transfer 2 cups of chickpeas, 1/2 cup of chickpea cooking liquid and 1/4 cup olive oil to a blender or food processor, and purée until smooth. (Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender to blitz half the chickpeas into a rough purée. Add the olive oil before puréeing. The broth won't be as silky as it would be puréed in a regular blender, but it will taste just as good.)
- In a large skillet over medium-high, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon cumin and tomato paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add a splash of the chickpea cooking liquid to the pan, and bring to a simmer to deglaze, scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Turn off heat.
- Add chickpea purée and onion mixture to soup, along with harissa and lemon juice, and stir well. Add a little water if soup seems too thick, and more salt, if needed.
- To serve, divide toasted bread pieces among soup bowls, then ladle in soup. Garnish with lemon zest, parsley, olive oil, more cumin and some of the crispy chickpeas - you'll have leftovers. Serve hot, with more harissa on the side.
ZA'ATAR LAMB, BRAISED VEGETABLES & CHICKPEAS - NORTH AFRICAN
Here is a very tasty dish with all the North African flavours. There are a lot of ingredients but it easy to make. You can serve it elegantly plated up or more rustic style in a large round communal dish! If you have your own Za'atar mix then leave out ingredients from sumac to marjoram. Time to make doesn't include overnight soaking of chickpeas or the resting times of the lamb. This is also perfect for Iftar when you have special guests during Ramadan!
Provided by Um Safia
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place chickpeas in a large bowl of cold water and soak overnight. Rinse and drain.
- Cook the chickpeas and bay leaf in boiling water until just tender. Rinse and drain well.
- Place the lamb, 2 tbsp of the olive oil, sumac, sesame, dried herbs and paprika in a large ziploc bag and close. Massage the rub into the meat for 4-5 minutes before refrigerating for at 45 minutes (or a little longer).
- Place all the dressing ingredients in a screw top jar, close it, then shake well and set aside.
- Heat butter and remaining olive oil in a large frying pan / skillet. Cook the onions for around 10 minutes or until soft and lightly browned. Add the carrot, celery and fennel then cook until veggies and just tender - stir well to avoid burning or sticking!
- Cook the lamb in batches on a hot, well oiled grill plate, until browned and cooked how you like it. Cover and let rest for 5 or so minutes before carving into generous slices.
- Just before serving, combine the chickpeas, parsley and 1/2 the dressing with the veggies, cook until heated through (stirring well).
- Divide salad between 4 plates, place sliced lamb on top and drizzle with remaining dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1156.3, Fat 79.6, SaturatedFat 26.3, Cholesterol 154.7, Sodium 266.1, Carbohydrate 65.9, Fiber 17.3, Sugar 16.2, Protein 48.4
SPICY LAMB WITH CHICKPEAS
For a no-fuss everyday meal try spicy lamb with chickpeas
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rinse the lamb and pat dry with kitchen paper. Tip into a large pan and add tomatoes. Half fill the tomato can with water and add to the pan with the harissa paste and a good sprinkling of salt and pepper.
- Bring the liquid to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 1-11⁄4 hours, until the lamb is tender. Rinse the chickpeas and add them to the pan, then simmer for a further 5 minutes.
- Taste and add more seasoning if necessary. Roughly chop the coriander, then scatter over the dish. Serve with couscous or rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, Sodium 0.91 milligram of sodium
MOROCCAN STYLE LAMB AND CARROTS WITH CHICKPEA PURéE
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Food Processor Lamb Roast Dinner Spice Chickpea Carrot Fall Cinnamon Gourmet Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Roast lamb chops and carrots:
- Put a 4-sided sheet pan in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 450°F.
- Whisk together oil, spices, and 1 teaspoon salt. Toss carrots with half of spiced oil and coat chops with remaining oil. Arrange chops and carrots side by side in hot sheet pan. Roast, turning and stirring halfway through, until carrots are just tender and chops are medium-rare, 4 to 6 minutes total for lamb; 10 to 15 for carrots.
- Meanwhile, make chickpea purée:
- With food processor running, drop garlic through feed tube to finely chop. Add chickpeas, water, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and purée. With motor running, slowly add oil and blend until smooth.
- Serve lamb and carrots on a bed of chickpea purée. Drizzle with pan juices.
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