Lablebi Hargma لبلابي هرقمة (Chick peas tunisian way / pois chiche à la tunisienne)

harissa

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: chili paste

Sriracha provides a similar heat with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: beans

Lentils are lower in calories, while beans are often cheaper.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: pita

Whole grain bread is more nutritious, while pita is often less expensive.

Soak chickpeas overnight in water.

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add chickpeas and water to the pot and bring to a boil.

Simmer for about 3 hours, checking occasionally.

Remove the foam that rises to the top during cooking.

After 2 hours, check the consistency and adjust if needed.

Add harissa, cumin, and salt, and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Serve with bread, adding chickpeas and broth over the top.

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