1 bag (1 lb.) dry chick peas 16 potatoes, pared, cut into 1/2" cubes 3 lg. carrots, pared, cut diagonally into 1/2" thick slices 4 lg. onions, sliced into 1/2" thick rounds 1/4 c. chopped garlic 1/2 c. olive oil 1/3 c. red wine vinegar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 1/2 c. chopped fresh dill Pick over, sort, wash beans. Cover with water in bowl. Refrigerate overnight. Drain chick peas. Cook in boiling salted water 35 minutes. Add potatoes and carrots; boil 10 minutes or until chick peas are tender. Drain into large bowl. Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until tender; add to warm chick peas. Stir in vinegar, salt, pepper and dill. Serve warm or at room temperature over greens. Serves 8. |