Marinated Chickpeas

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Ingredients

1/2 pound dried chickpeas, picked over

2 clv garlic, crushed

1 bay leaf

1/2 sprg rosemary

1 sprg thyme

Marinade

1 lemon, juice only

2 tablespoons thyme leaves, chopped

1 large clv garlic, thinly sliced

1 salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Soak chickpeas in enough cold water to cover for 12 hours, changing water every 5 hours.

Drain chickpeas. In saucepan, add the chickpeas, fresh water to cover, garlic, bay leaf, rosemary and thyme. Simmer over med low heat for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Drain the chickpeas, discard seasonings and set aside in bowl to cool.

Marinade:Whisk all together in a small bowl. Season to taste. Pour over chickpeas and toss thoroughly. Allow to marinate for a few hours covered in the refrigerator.