Broccoli With Spicy Chick Pea Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
1/2 cup cooked chick peas
1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 cloves garlic, peeled and blanched in boiling water for 2 minutes
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1bunch broccoli
Directions
1 In a food processor or blender, whirl the chick peas, yogurt, garlic, water, oil, lemon juice, cumin, red pepper, and salt for 1 minute or until smooth; set aside.
2 Cut the florets off the broccoli and peel and slice the stems 1/2 inch thick.
Arrange the broccoli in a steamer or colander and set over boiling water in a large saucepan.
Cover and steam for 6 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Transfer to a warm serving dish.
Spoon the sauce over the broccoli and toss to coat.
2 Cut the florets off the broccoli and peel and slice the stems 1/2 inch thick.
Arrange the broccoli in a steamer or colander and set over boiling water in a large saucepan.
Cover and steam for 6 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Transfer to a warm serving dish.
Spoon the sauce over the broccoli and toss to coat.