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Easy Savoy Cabbage and Chickpeas Side Dish

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Savoy cabbage and chickpeas: an easy and delicious side dish, perfect for the cold January and February days. The cabbage family includes not only black cabbage, white cabbage, Chinese cabbage, Brussels sprouts, but also savoy cabbage, which is what I’ll be using today to prepare it stewed with chickpeas and leek. Savoy cabbage is one of the most used in winter for its high content of vitamins C and A, but also for its phosphorus, potassium, and calcium content, and of course much more.

  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Very Cheap
  • Preparation time: 30 Minutes
  • Portions: 4
  • Cooking methods: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: Autumn, Winter

Ingredients

  • 1.1 lbs savoy cabbage
  • 1.1 oz leek
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 tsp fine salt
  • 1 hot chili pepper
  • 1 glass water

Tools

  • Pan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Steps

  • If you’re using dried chickpeas, soak them in water with a pinch of baking soda overnight. In the morning, after rinsing them, place them in a pot with a garlic clove, salt, and a sprig of fresh rosemary, and boil for 30/40 minutes. Or use canned chickpeas in natural brine, as I did today.

  • Wash the savoy cabbage leaves and cut them into strips.

  • In a pot, I put the extra virgin olive oil with the thinly sliced leek and a piece of hot chili pepper. I immediately added the savoy cabbage and let it brown slightly, stirring often for 10 minutes over high heat. I salted the cabbage and added a glass of water. Covered and over low heat, I let it simmer for 20 minutes. After removing the cover, I added the chickpeas drained from their cooking water, continuing to cook for another 10 minutes.

  • Here is the ready savoy cabbage and chickpeas: an easy and delicious side dish.

Tips

I’d like to give you a little tip for preparing a starter with raw savoy cabbage, very simple, with pomegranate and sesame and sunflower seeds.

Insalata verza e melograno

Insalata verza e melograno

FAQ (Questions and Answers)

  • Can you prepare the side dish with raw savoy cabbage and chickpeas?

    Yes, of course. Raw savoy cabbage with chickpeas is delicious and makes for a good and healthy side dish.

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in cucina con pina

My name is Pina, and my passion is food and cooking in general. On the blog, I focus on regional dishes like those from my birthplace, Sicily. I also feature dishes from Lazio, the region that has hosted me for over 40 years, but in general, I cover all Italian regions. Traveling and exploring is my second passion, so I couldn't leave out dishes from around the "World" on my blog. My blog is divided into simple and essential sections like appetizers, first courses, main courses, side dishes, bread and leavened products, jams and preserves, wines and wineries, and of course, travels. Desserts are included, and finally, there is a dedicated corner for gluten-free options. Easy recipes, explained step by step and always updated.

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