Tomatoey Spiced Chickpeas

Tomatoey Spiced Chickpeas
Tomatoey Spiced Chickpeas
Chickpeas loaded with warming, aromatic spices become a hearty vegetarian dinner when served with rice, cucumber salad, and a dollop of thick, cool yogurt. They're also great alongside roast chicken.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 (main course) or 6 (side dish) servings
Tomato Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Dinner Chickpea Healthy Vegan Cinnamon Simmer Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped mint
  • Carbohydrate 58 g(19%)
  • Fat 25 g(39%)
  • Fiber 19 g(77%)
  • Protein 17 g(35%)
  • Saturated Fat 3 g(15%)
  • Sodium 761 mg(32%)
  • Calories 504

Preparation Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook cumin, coriander, ginger, red-pepper flakes, and cinnamon stick, stirring constantly, until fragrant and a shade darker, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon, then add chickpeas. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick. Stir in parsley and mint. Serve warm or at room temperature. Leftovers Idea:coarsely mash and fry as fritters, then serve topped with fried eggs

Preparation Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook cumin, coriander, ginger, red-pepper flakes, and cinnamon stick, stirring constantly, until fragrant and a shade darker, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon, then add chickpeas. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick. Stir in parsley and mint. Serve warm or at room temperature. Leftovers Idea:coarsely mash and fry as fritters, then serve topped with fried eggs