Baked chickpeas Recipe

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Baked chickpeas

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Ingredients:

1	lbs	Dried chickpeas (garbanzos)
		-Soaked overnight in water
2	tbsp	Dried oregano, divided
1	cup	Olive oil (approx)
3	med	Onions, sliced
1		Fresh chili pepper
		-finely chopped
4		Garlic cloves, minced
		Sea salt

Procedures:

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