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Garlic Tomato Chickpeas

This is the perfect dish to enjoy with sliced cucumbers, rice or naan.
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Course: Main Course
Preparation: Quick & Easy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Emily Richards

Ingredients

  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded
  • 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 1 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1 bottle strained tomatoes (passata)
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 cans (19 oz/540mL) chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
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Instructions

  • In a small blender or food processor, pulse together garlic, onion, jalapeño, and ginger. Add 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of water at a time, if needed, and puree until smooth.
  • In a deep large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic puree and cook, stirring for about 3 minutes or until starting to brown. Pour in tomatoes and turmeric; bring to a simmer. Add chickpeas, lemon juice and cayenne; cover and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes or until thickened.
Nutrition Facts
Garlic Tomato Chickpeas
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
320
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.5
g
3
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
370
mg
16
%
Potassium
 
950
mg
27
%
Carbohydrates
 
53
g
18
%
Fiber
 
13
g
54
%
Sugar
 
15
g
17
%
Protein
 
14
g
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.