Puerto Rican Chick Peas (Garbanzos Fritos) Recipe - EcoRico

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne adds heat without losing flavor.

Chop turkey bacon into small pieces.

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a sauté pan.

Add chopped onions and shallots to the pan; sauté until softened.

Add turkey bacon to the pan and sauté with the onions and shallots.

Add organic roasted red peppers to the pan.

Pour in organic tomato sauce and some water from the garbanzo beans.

Season with sea salt, oregano, and a little turmeric.

Add granulated garlic to the mixture.

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Shave some parmesan cheese on top before serving.

Drizzle with olive oil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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