Name: Ham Hock and Chickpea Stew Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large ham hocks; 2 cups dried chickpeas; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups of water or chicken broth; Salt and pepper to taste; Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Ham Hock and Chickpea Stew Recipe

Johnna Stahl Modified: July 30, 2024

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How To Make Ham Hock and Chickpea Stew Recipe

Hearty and flavorful stew with tender ham hocks and creamy chickpeas.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 3 hours

Total: 3 hours 10 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 large ham hocks
2 cups dried chickpeas
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 bay leaf
4 cups of water or chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Soak the dried chickpeas overnight in cold water or use the quick soak method.
In a large pot, add the ham hocks, soaked chickpeas, chopped onion, garlic, carrots, celery, bay leaf, and water or chicken broth.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 2-3 hours until the ham hocks are tender.
Remove the ham hocks, shred the meat, and add it back to the stew. Discard the bones and any excess fat.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the stew hot in bowls, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories : 550kcal
Total Fat : 20g
Saturated Fat : 6g
Cholesterol : 120mg
Sodium : 900mg
Total Carbohydrates : 46g
Dietary Fiber : 12g
Sugar : 9g
Protein : 48g

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