Marinated Garbanzo Salad

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup best quality olive oil
• 1 cup finely minced yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped red pepper
• 1/2 cup dark raisin
• 2 (1 lb) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed,about 3 1/2 cups
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup wine vinegar

Recipe

• 1 heat the olive oil in a saucepan.
• 2 add the onions and thyme and cook over low heat, covered, until onions are tender and lightly colored, about 25 minutes.
• 3 add chopped red pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.
• 4 add raisins and garbanzos and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 5 do not overcook the garbanzos or they will become mushy.
• 6 season with salt, transfer to a bowl, and pour the vinegar over the hot mixture.
• 7 let vegetables cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
• 8 allow to return to room temperature before serving.