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Coconut-Ginger Chickpeas & Tomatoes

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 6 servings.
This is my go-to quick dish. When you add tomatoes, you can also toss in some chopped green peppers (jalapenos, if you like heat) to make it even more colorful. —Mala Udayamurthy, San Jose, California

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped (about 1-1/3 cups)
  • 3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup light coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 4-1/2 cups hot cooked brown rice
  • Additional minced fresh cilantro, optional

Directions

  • 1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes, jalapeno and ginger; cook and stir 2-3 minutes longer or until tender.
  • 2. Stir in chickpeas, water and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated. Remove from heat; stir in coconut milk and cilantro.
  • 3. Serve with rice; sprinkle with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup chickpea mixture with 3/4 cup rice: 402 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 590mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 10g fiber), 11g protein.

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