Chickpea and spinach stew

Monday August 9, 2010 1:31 PM
Ingredients:
  • 1 to 2 T.vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 to 4 T. minced garlic
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 (10-ounce) package chopped frozen spinach, thawed chopped fresh spinach
  • 2 to 3 T.lemon juice
  • 1 T.tahini
  • 1 T.concentrated tomato paste
  • 1 T. ground coriander
  • 1 T.ground cumin
  • 1 T. ground ginger
  • 1 T.ground paprika or cayenne pepper
  • salt, to taste
  • 1/4 to 3/4 cup liquid (water, wine, or vegetable broth

Preparation:

In a saute pan, heat vegetable oil Add onion and garlic; saute until soft.

Stir in the chickpeas and spinach. Saute for another 2 to 4 minutes.

Add the lemon juice, tahini, tomato paste, and spices (coriander, cumin, ginger, paprika or cayenne pepper, and salt).

Lower the temperature. Add 1/4 cup liquid and simmer for 10 minutes. Add additional liquid if you want a thinner consistency. Serve with rice or bread. Enjoy!


Shared by Laurie, TheBAG Lady

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