Asian Chickpea Mix

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups dried garbanzo beans
• 2 stalks lemongrass, cut into 3 pieces each
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 large red pepper, chopped
• 1 (9 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander

Recipe

• 1 pick over chickpeas and rinse.
• 2 bring 8 cups of water and chickpeas to a hard boil for 2 minutes. remove from heat and let stand 1 hour. drain and rinse.
• 3 bring 8 more cups water, soaked chickpeas, and lemon grass to boil. reduce heat. cover partially and simmer 35-40 minutes (until chickpeas are tender). drain and rinse chickpeas, and discard lemon grass.
• 4 heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium heat. cook onions, garlic, and ginger for 3 minutes. add chickpeas and red pepper. cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
• 5 scrape into large bowl. add mandarins and almonds; stir to combine.
• 6 whisk together soy sauce and rice vinegar; drizzle over chickpea mixture. sprinkle with coriander.