Ceci alla Siciliana

Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello

Show: Easy Entertaining with Michael ChiarelloEpisode: Marrakech Nights

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (6)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(6)

Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 to 10 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 20 min

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Ingredients

6 cans (14 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 1/2 cups celery, including some of the chopped leaves
1 cup red onion, minced
6 tablespoons minced fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon minced Calabrian chiles, or more to taste (can substitute with red chili flakes)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 loaves ciabatta or Italian bread
Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing

Directions

In a large bowl, stir the chickpeas, celery, onion, parsley, chiles, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar. Season, to taste, with salt. Serve immediately or let stand for 1 or 2 hours and re-season just before serving.

Slice the bread into 1/2-inch thick slices. Toast on a preheated grill or in an oven for 4 to 5 minutes. Brush 1side with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Spoon some of the chickpea mixture over the bread slices and serve immediately.

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recipe Ceci alla Siciliana
rachel dorchester, MA 04-24-2009
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amazing
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

the whole is better than the sum of its parts. these very average everyday ingredients meld together to make a salad thats... out of this world. i wouldn't change a thing about the ingredients or proportions, they just work perfectly. it is very messy though, next time i might take the suggestion for blending or mashing up some of the chickpeas to help it stick better.Read more
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Anonymous 01-26-2008
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Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Don't love chick peas, but this one is a winner-I substituted fennel for celery-outstanding.
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Paul Norwalk, CT 12-30-2007
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Great but can be made better!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

You need this to stay on the bread! With the 1 cup of Olive Oil and Vinegar, take 1/3 of mix and run through a blender or... food processor to almost a puree. Return to mix and add additional 1/3 cup of Olive with 3 Tbl of white balsamic vinegar or champagne vinegar. Add 1/2 Cup chopped Kalmatta olives or black pitted for color and flavor. Marinate 4-6 hours or overnnight. Now this stuff is stable on the bread!!!Read more
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Anonymous 02-06-2007
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refreshing & delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Flavors in this dish are excellent and go so well together. One word of caution...this is a rather difficult to eat without... making a mess. Serve to good friends who won't mind if ceci beans are rolling off the bread and all over the floor! Another, less messy option would be to serve it in a pita.Read more
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Anonymous 03-26-2006
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great starter
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

easy and last a week
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Anonymous 01-28-2006
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Ceci alla Siciliana
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Excellent side dish for just about any meal! A light flavor with a bit of flare from the chili peppers. A great alternative... for the usual green salad!Read more