Chickpeas with Lemon

6 to 8 servings 2 cups dried chickpeas, washed 1 bay leaf 1 clove garlic, peeled 2 TB minced shallot, onion, or scallion 3 TB extra-virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste minced fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish, if desired

Boil chickpeas, w/ bay leaf and garlic, until quite tender.

Remove bayleaf and garlic and drain. While chickpeas are warm, toss them w/ the shallot and olive oil and season w/ salt and pepper. Add lemon juice just before serving.