INGREDIENTS
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For the chickpeas:
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1 c. dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained
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2 TBS oilve oil
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1 small onion, diced
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6 cloves garlic, smashed
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1 aji amarillo chile or chile de arbol, crumbled
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1 bay leaf
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1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
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1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
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1/2 tsp. cinnamon
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For the salad:
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4-5 large beets, peeled and cut into wedges
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1/4 c. + 2 TBS olive oil
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sea salt and pepper to taste
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1 tsp cumin seeds
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2 TBS red wine vinegar (optional)
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1 TBS lemon juice (optional)
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1/2 c. kalamata olives, halved
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1/2 c. fresh flat parsley leaves, chopped
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1/2 c. fresh ricotta