1 bulb fennel, core removed, finely sliced into half moons
2 cloves garlic, minced
15 ounce can chickpeas
4 slices bacon, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
1/2cuplow sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Handful fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Rinse and drain the chickpeas.
In a deep skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic and chili pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute and add the bacon. Cook for 3 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
Add the fennel and half of the chicken broth and cook for 2 minutes.
Slowly add the remaining stock while stirring, add chickpeas and cook for a minute. Serve with fresh parsley.
Notes
Keep this chickpea salad in a storage container and refrigerated for up to 3 days.