Authentic Greek Recipe: Baked Chickpeas with Eggplants

Name: Authentic Greek Recipe: Baked Chickpeas with Eggplants
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 cups Arosis chickpeas; 2 large eggplants; 1 medium onion; 2 medium tomatoes; 2 tbsp Kyknos tomato paste; 4 cups water; 3 tbsp Iliada extra virgin olive oil; 2 tsp Kalas sea salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp thyme

Experience authentic Greek flavors with our Baked Chickpeas with Eggplants recipe. This traditional dish blends tender chickpeas and roasted eggplants with Greek spices and olive oil, creating a comforting and wholesome meal. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish is a delightful taste of Greece!

Chef Dimitris P.

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

100 minutes

Calories

300

Cuisine

Greek

Ingredients

2 cups Arosis chickpeas
2 large eggplants
1 medium onion
2 medium tomatoes
2 tbsp Kyknos tomato paste
4 cups water
3 tbsp Iliada extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp Kalas sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp sweet paprika
1 tsp thyme

Directions

Soak the chickpeas overnight, ideally for 8 hours, to prepare them for cooking the next morning.
To start, drain the soaked chickpeas and remove a few of their skins. Place the chickpeas in a pot with the reserved soaking water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 hour.
While the chickpeas are boiling, cube the eggplants and slice the onions into rings.
Once the chickpeas are boiled, transfer them to a pan along with the eggplants and onions.
Add sweet paprika, salt, pepper, thyme, tomato paste, and grated fresh tomato.
Mix everything well and bake in the oven for 40 minutes.

Authentic Greek Recipe: Baked Chickpeas with Eggplants