A Greek chickpea stew from the Sifnos tradition, slow-cooked with onion, olive oil, bay leaf, and lemon until creamy.
18 min prep 100 min cook 720 min rest
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Wash the chickpeas with plenty of water and soak them for at least 12 hours.
Drain the soaked chickpeas and rinse again with clean water.
Slice the onions into half moons and finely chop the garlic.
Put the chickpeas, onions, garlic, olive oil, bay leaves, thyme, salt, black pepper, and water in the pot.
Cook the chickpea stew over low heat for 90 minutes, until the chickpeas become creamy-soft.
Add the lemon juice and cook for 8 more minutes, until it blends into the sauce.
Remove the bay leaves, rest for 2 minutes, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.
💡 Tip: Older chickpeas take longer to cook; in Turkey, ask for a fresh crop at the spice shop, or shorten the first cooking in a pressure cooker.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Drizzle revithada with olive oil and serve as a meatless main with village bread, lemon wedges, and shepherd salad if desired.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~450
kcal calories
18
g protein
54
g carbs
18
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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