Recipe of Chickpeas Italienne - Food Recipes

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CHICKPEAS ITALIENNE

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Serving Size : 4
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Vegetarian

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

1 1/2 c Dried chick peas, soaked* 1 tb Olive oil 1 md Onion, chopped 2 ea Garlic cloves, crushed 14 oz Canned tomatoes, chopped** 1 sm Can tomato paste 1 t Basil 1 t Oregano 1 d Cinnamon 2 tb Parsley Salt & pepper to taste Rinse chickpeas, place in fresh water & cook for 50 minutes or till tender. Heat oil in large pot & saute onions & garlic for a few minutes. Add the tomatoes & tomato paste. Bring to a boil, lower heat & add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Serve with mashed potatoes & green vegetables or pasta or rice. * Or substitute one large can of chickpeas, rinse well before using. ** Or use one pound of fresh tomatoes, diced - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -