Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Ginger

Vegan, wheat-free, corn-free, heart smart, low fat, and best of all, delicious! Recipe from Taste Life! Organic Recipes (2002) by Leslie Cerier. Reprinted by permission of Square One Publishers.

Serves: 4 to 6

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 inches ginger grated, 2 tablespoons grated ginger
• 1 onion, sliced 1 cup
• 4 cups chopped plum tomatoes
• 2 cups cooked chick peas
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Sauté onions, ginger, and tomatoes in oil till tomatoes are juicy, about 10 minutes.

Add chick peas, and spices. Stir and simmer for 5-10 minutes to blend flavors.

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with cilantro.

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