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Slow Cooker Tuscan Chickpeas

Easy Slow Cooker Tuscan Chickpeas That Bursting with Flavor

Discover this comforting Slow Cooker Tuscan Chickpeas recipe packed with flavors and Mediterranean flair.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chickpeas and Base
  • 2 cups dried chickpeas Soak overnight for tender texture.
  • 4 cups vegetable broth Use low-sodium for less salt.
  • 1 can canned diced tomatoes Opt for fire-roasted for added flavor.
  • 1 onion Finely chopped.
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced.
Herbs & Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Optional.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
Finishing Touches
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley Chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Drizzled before serving.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

How to Make Slow Cooker Tuscan Chickpeas
  1. Place 2 cups dried chickpeas in a large bowl with plenty of water. Soak overnight (8–10 hours) until plump and tender.
  2. Add soaked chickpeas, low-sodium veggie broth, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic into your slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  3. Sprinkle in oregano, thyme, bay leaves, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chickpeas are tender and sauce is thickened.
  5. Remove bay leaves, stir in chopped parsley and olive oil. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Optional: Add a lemon zest twist at the end for freshness.

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