Baked Garbanzo Beans

Ingredients

• ½ cup olive oil
• 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 6 garlic cloves, finely sliced
• 1 dried chili, mild or spicy
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 cups garbanzo beans (chickpeas), soaked 24 hours at room temperature
• 5 to 6 cups vegetable broth
• 10 saffron threads
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt or more to taste
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper or more to taste

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    564 calories; 24 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 14 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 69 grams carbohydrates; 13 grams dietary fiber; 12 grams sugars; 21 grams protein; 1223 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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6 servings

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. In a large casserole, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic, chili, coriander and bay leaves; saute for 5 minutes.
2. Drain the garbanzo beans, and add them to the pan, along with the broth, saffron, salt and pepper. Cover, and bring to a boil. Transfer to the oven.
3. Bake until the beans are soft and cooked through, 45 to 50 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.