MAIN DISH CHICKPEAS WITH HARISSA

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Recipe from Abigail Donnelly in "Taste", our favourite food magazine. She says of chickpeas: " ...a brilliant source of almost fatfree, quality protein, packed with cholesterol-lowering fibre, and helps prevent blood sugar levels from skyrocketing after a meal, which should make them a diabetic's best friend". They also contain scarce trace minerals, and in their case it's okay to use the canned variety, as chickpeas need a long cooking time. But rinse the canned variety before use to get rid of excess salt. Harissa paste is a North African paste seasoning available from delis or good supermarkets.

Provided by Zurie

Categories     Curries

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped, crushed
4 tablespoons harissa
14 ounces coconut milk (1 tin, 400 ml)
28 ounces chickpeas (recipe calls for 2 tins of 400 g each)
3 1/2 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
1 ounce cilantro, finely chopped (30 g coriander leaves)
couscous or naan bread
4 -8 limes, quarters
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • If using canned chickpeas, drain in a sieve and rinse briefly under cold water.
  • In a pot over medium heat, add the olive oil, garlic and harissa paste, and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the coconut milk and chickpeas, then leave to simmer gently for 10 minutes until fragrant.
  • Just before serving, add the cherry tomatoes and cilantro (coriander leaves).
  • Season to taste, and serve as suggested. Also delicious served with a tomato and onion salad, or with sliced mango.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.2, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 17.5, Sodium 651.5, Carbohydrate 62.3, Fiber 13.4, Sugar 8.2, Protein 13.6

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