Cuban Garbanzo Beans Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried garbanzo beans (chickpeas), soaked overnight and drained
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth, for cooking beans
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, for sautéing
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium tomato, peeled and chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
• Ground cumin 1 teaspoon
• Smoked paprika 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt 1 1/2 teaspoons or to taste
• Red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon, optional