SAUTEED CHICK-PEAS WITH CINNAMON AND FRESH CORIANDER

Sauteed Chick-Peas with Cinnamon and Fresh Coriander image

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

a 19-ounce can chick-peas, rinsed and drained (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil (preferable extra-virgin)
2 cinnamon sticks, halved
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1/4 cup fresh coriander

Steps:

Dry chick-peas completely between layers of paper towels.
In a deep 12-inch heavy skillet (preferably non-stick) heat 3 tablespoons oil with cinnamon sticks over moderately high heat until cinnamon is fragrant and sauté chick-peas, shaking skillet, until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer chick-peas to a bowl and toss with remaining 2 teaspoons oil, lemon juice, coriander, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve chick-peas warm or at room temperature.