Lemon Chickpea & Tomato Stew

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil.

11 min

Add the shallot & garlic and cook over medium heat, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes.

11 min

Add the chickpeas, chile, oregano, bay leaf and crushed red pepper and season with salt & pepper.Cook, stirring frequently, until the herbs are fragrant and the chickpeas are hot and starting to brown- (careful they sometimes jump out of the pan), about 5-7 minutes.

11 min

Add the broth, lemon zest, lemon juice and bring to a boil.Simmer the stew over moderately low heat until the broth is reduced by half, about 20 minutes.Stir in the Oven-Dried Tomatoes, garlic and chard and simmer for 5 minutes.Discard the bay leaf.Season the stew with salt & pepper and serve with warm crusty bread to soak up the juices.

11 min