Flavorful Chickpeas with Chouriço

1. In a large saucepan, add the chickpeas, the bay leaf, cloves, chicken stock cube and add enough water to cover all the ingredients and bring to a boil (if you are using uncooked chickpeas, cook for about an hour).
2. Drain the chickpeas, discard the bay leaf and cloves.
3. In a large skillet with some olive oil, add the onion and cook until translucent.
4. Add the garlic, a little dry thyme and raise the temperature .
5. Add the chouriço ​​and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until the chouriço ​​is cooked. 
6. Add the chickpeas to the frying pan and mix well.
7. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with some chopped parsley and remove from the heat.

Recipe & Photo Credit: receitasdafilipa.blogspot.pt