Baked chickpeas

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Dried chickpeas (garbanzos) -Soaked overnight in water

• 2 tb Dried oregano divided

• 1 c Olive oil (approx)

• 3 md Onions sliced

• 1 Fresh chili pepper -finely chopped

• 4 Garlic cloves

Instructions:

minced Sea salt Drain chickpeas and place in a pot. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Skim surface reduce heat and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of oregano. Simmmer for 1 hour. Strain the chickpeas reserving the liquid. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute onions and pepper until soft about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add garlic remaining oregano and chickpeas. Mix well season with salt and transfer to an earthenware or glass oven-proof casserole with a cover. Add about 2 cups of reserved liquid mix well cover and bake for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until chickpeas are tender. Add a little more liquid during cooking if needed.