Garbanzo Beans with Cremini and Uncured Bacon

During the summer of 2020, a tenant in my building forgot she had stored her Tupperware in the oven, which led to a fire that destroyed her apartment. Our building having been built before World War II, the gas lines had developed enough tiny leaks over the years to make the gas company shut down service altogether. Because we didn’t have enough electricity to run an electric stove, I spent a year coming up with hot plate–friendly dishes. This is one. You can make it with a wide variety of