Chick Peas and Prosciutto
Chick Peas and Prosciutto
A fast Spanish-Italian skillet of chick peas with browned prosciutto, onion, garlic and red pepper, finished with parsley and crusty bread.
Prep: 10 minutes · Cook: 15 minutes
What Is Chick Peas and Prosciutto?
A quick tapas-style skillet where cubed prosciutto browns with onion, garlic and red pepper before chick peas join just long enough to warm through — parsley and bread finish it.
Why Make Chick Peas and Prosciutto?
- Four steps, 25 minutes
- Browned prosciutto seasons the whole pan
- Chick peas make it filling without heaviness
- Tapas at home with pantry staples
- Bread for the pan juices is mandatory
Unico Products Used in This Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion (medium, thinly sliced)
- 1 clove garlic (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (small, deseeded and cut into strips)
- 198 g prosciutto (cubed (7 oz))
- 398 mL chick peas (canned, drained and rinsed (14 oz))
- 1 tbsp parsley (chopped, to garnish)
- crusty bread (to serve)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet; add the onion, garlic and bell pepper and cook 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the prosciutto and fry 5 minutes, until it just begins to brown.
- Add the chick peas and cook, stirring, 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
- Sprinkle with parsley, transfer to warm plates and serve with plenty of crusty bread.
Cooking Tips
- Cube the prosciutto thick so it browns rather than crisps to nothing
- Soften the vegetables before the prosciutto goes in
- Warm the chick peas through; don't stew them
- Rinse the chick peas well for a cleaner finish
- Serve straight from the skillet while hot
Frequently Asked Questions About Chick Peas and Prosciutto
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1. Can I use bacon or ham instead of prosciutto?
Yes — pancetta is closest; thick-cut ham works in a pinch.
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2. Is this a main or a side?
A light main for 2 with bread and salad, or a side/tapas plate for 4.
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3. Can I make it vegetarian?
Skip the prosciutto and add smoked paprika for depth.
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4. Why rinse canned chick peas?
It removes the canning liquid for a cleaner taste and better browning.
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5. How do I store leftovers?
Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet to revive the textures.
Cooking Guides & Tips
Chick Peas and Prosciutto Made Simple
Chick Peas and Prosciutto is the 25-minute skillet that eats like tapas night. Unico chick peas meet the pan at exactly the right moment.