
Charred Fresh Chickpeas Mint & Lemon
Chef Chris Cosentino infuses this simple preparation with his trademark boldness, offering a sophisticated yet approachable bite—ideal as a cocktail-hour companion, an elegant garden party treat, or a conversation-worthy snack.
Ingredients
- 1lb green chickpeas in the shell
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup picked mint, loose pack
- coarse sea salt to taste
- lemon wedge
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Directions
- Wash the chickpeas in a colander and let them drain well before cooking.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat. Temporarily remove the dry pan from the heat and add the cleaned chickpeas, this will ensure the pan doesn’t flair up.
- Put the pan back on the heat.
- Char the pods, being sure to get good color, & slightly char them. When the pods start to deflate, add the torn mint, and cook to release the aromatics.
- Toss to coat evenly and then season with coarse salt to taste.
- Transfer chickpeas to a bowl, add a wedge of lemon, and serve while hot.