Spicy Garbanzos
This is a quick variation of my Chana Masala from the May 2009 newsletter. Another 15 minute surprise! Serve over brown rice or other whole grains.
Serves: 4-6
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Ingredients
1
Onion, chopped
1/2 Tsp
Garlic, crushed
1 Tsp
Ginger, grated
2 Tbsp
Vegetable broth
1 Tsp
Ground coriander
1 Tsp
Cumin
1/2 Tsp
Turmeric
1/4 Tsp
Cayenne pepper
1/4 Tsp
Cinnamon
14.5 Ounce Can
Chopped tomatoes
15 Ounce Can
Garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 Tbsp
Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Directions
1
Place the onion, garlic, ginger and vegetable broth in a large pot. Cook, stirring frequently until onion softens slightly. Stir in the coriander, cumin, turmeric, cayenne and cinnamon. Continue to cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and garbanzo beans. Mix well. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes, until flavors are well blended. Stir in cilantro before serving, if desired.
Hints: Lundberg Family Farms makes a delicious Brown Rice Couscous that cooks in only 15 minutes. Only the Plain Original is oil-free, so read the labels carefully. These spicy garbanzos are wonderful over this unique couscous.
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