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CHICKPEAS WITH PEPPERS AND TOMATOES

Fix-It And Enjoy-It! Healthy Cookbook
Phyllis Pellman Good
Recipe: Rika Allen, New Holland, PA
Makes 2 main-dish servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 tsp. garlic, minced
• 2 cups (1 large) diced bell sweet pepper, your choice of colors
• 1 cup (1 medium) diced tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. ground turmeric
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 15½ oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2 Tbsp. water
• dash of pepper

Directions

1. Chop and dice onion, garlic, bell pepper, and tomatoes before beginning to cook, keeping each vegetable separate.

2. In a good-sized skillet or saucepan, heat olive oil and saute onion and garlic until translucent.

3. Stir in turmeric, cumin, and coriander.

4. Add peppers and tomatoes and saute.

5. Then add chickpeas.

6. Stir in water. Cover. Reduce heat and cook for about 15 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked to your liking.

7. Add pepper and cook another minute.

8. Serve as is, or over cooked rice (not included in analysis).

Per Serving
Calories 382, Protein 13g, Carbohydrates 64g, Total Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 2g, Monounsoturated Fat 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 667 mg. Fiber 14g