Chickpeas Italienne
Yield
4 servingsPrep
10 minCook
60 minReady
70 minLow in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
1 ½ | cups |
chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
dried, soaked |
|
1 | tablespoon |
olive oil
|
|
1 | medium |
onions
chopped |
|
2 | each |
garlic cloves
crushed |
|
14 | ounces |
tomatoes, canned
chopped |
|
1 | small can |
tomato paste
|
* |
1 | teaspoon |
basil
|
* |
1 | teaspoon |
oregano
|
|
1 | dash |
cinnamon
|
* |
2 | tablespoons |
parsley leaves
|
|
1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
* |
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
355 | ml |
chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
dried, soaked |
|
15 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
1 | medium |
onions
chopped |
|
2 | each |
garlic cloves
crushed |
|
404.6 | ml/g |
tomatoes, canned
chopped |
|
1 | small can |
tomato paste
|
* |
5 | ml |
basil
|
* |
5 | ml |
oregano
|
|
1 | dash |
cinnamon
|
* |
3E+1 | ml |
parsley leaves
|
|
1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
* |
Directions
Rinse chickpeas, place in fresh water and cook for 50 minutes or until tender.
Heat oil in large pot and sauté onions and garlic for a few minutes.
Add the tomatoes and tomato paste.
Bring to a boil, lower heat and add the rest of the ingredients.
Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
Serve with mashed potatoes and green vegetables or pasta or rice.
Can substitute one large can of chickpeas, rinse well before using.
Can substitute canned tomatoes for one pound of fresh tomatoes, diced.