CHICKPEAS IN TOMATO SAUCE

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Provided by Prose

Categories Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons safflower oil
1 tablespoon cumin seed (or 2 teaspoons of cumin powder)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 large onion, halved and sliced into half moons
15 -20 ounces canned crushed tomatoes (or diced tomatoes)
salt and black pepper (oops i forgot the pepper)
30 ounces canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed
chopped cilantro (optional garnish)

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook for 1 minute, or just add powder. Stir in the ginger, crushed red pepper, and onions. Cook until onions are soft, about 5ish minutes.
Add tomatoes and cook for 5 more minutes, until nice and saucy. Season with salt and pepper.
Add chickpeas and cook for 5 minutes more. Garnish with cilantro. Yummies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.1, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 844.2, Carbohydrate 65.1, Fiber 13.2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 14