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How to Make Broccoli With Garlic and Chickpeas

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This homey broccoli dish is even better if you add more garlic. For a more Italian touch, try making the recipe with broccoli rabe (also called rapini).

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1/2 c. olive (not virgin) oil divided
  • 4 garlic cloves divided
  • salt
  • 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheeses
  • peppers
  • 1/4 c. white wines
  • 1 bunch broccoli
  • baking pans
  • skillets
  • serving dishes
  • chef's knives
  • 1 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 2 c. canned chickpeas
  • Peppers
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Chef's Knives
  • Baking Pans
  • Chef's Knives
  • Serving Dishes
  • Skillets
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Skillets
  • 1/4 c. white wines
  • 4 garlic cloves divided
  • 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheeses
  • 1/2 c. olive (not virgin) oil divided
  • 1 bunch broccoli
  • 1 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 2 c. canned chickpeas
  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. Step 2

    Drain the chickpeas and place in a bowl. Toss with 1/4 c. olive oil and 2 cloves garlic, finely minced.

  3. Step 3

    Spread the chickpeas in a 13-by-9-inch baking pan, sprinkle with salt to taste, and bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden. When chickpeas are done, set aside.

  4. Step 4

    Meanwhile, trim the thick stems from the broccoli and cut into 1 1/2-inch florets.

  5. Step 5

    Heat remaining 1/4 c. olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  6. Step 6

    Add garlic to skillet and saute one minute.

  7. Step 7

    Add red pepper flakes to skillet and saute one minute.

  8. Step 8

    Add broccoli to skillet, stir to coat with oil, and cook two minutes.

  9. Step 9

    Reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet, and cook two minutes, stirring occasionally.

  10. Step 10

    Add 1/4 c. white wine to pan, cover and cook about six more minutes.

  11. Step 11

    Spoon broccoli onto a serving dish and lightly toss in the baked chickpeas.

  12. Step 12

    Sprinkle broccoli and chickpeas with 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese. Serves four to six.

Tips & Warnings
  • Chickpeas are also known as garbanzo beans.
  • If you want a less oily version of this recipe, drain the chickpeas on paper towels before tossing them with the broccoli.

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