Chickpeas with Lemon (P1)

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 bay leaf 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.