BTG Quick Fix - Chickpeas and Tomatoes Recipe Video
Summary
Ingredients
| Olive oil/Vegetable oil | 2 Tablespoon (or peanut oil as needed) | |
| Ground cumin | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Fresh minced garlic | 2 Clove (10 gm) | |
| Ground ginger | 1 Tablespoon (Freshly ground or powdered ginger) | |
| Onions | 1 Medium, sliced into quarters | |
| Fresh lime juice | 1⁄2 Medium | |
| Red hot chili pepper flakes | To Taste | |
| Ripe tomatoes | 4 Medium, sliced | |
| Tomato paste | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Water | 2 Tablespoon (As needed) | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
| Chickpeas | 2 Can (20 oz), drained, rinsed | |
| Chopped cilantro | 2 Tablespoon (To garnish) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 437 Calories from Fat 97
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11 g17.3%
Saturated Fat 1.4 g6.9%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 104.1 mg4.3%
Total Carbohydrates 68 g22.6%
Dietary Fiber 18.8 g75.1%
Sugars 14.6 g
Protein 20 g40.1%
Vitamin A 23.4% Vitamin C 37%
Calcium 13.1% Iron 38.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. Heat a pan with a couple of tbsp of oil. Add ground cumin, fresh minced garlic, fresh ground ginger or powdered ginger and onions. Stir, let the onions soften a little and cook.
2. Once the onions are cooked, de-glaze the pan by adding a little lime juice.
3. Add some red hot flakes and the freshly sliced tomatoes. Stir and let it cook at a medium high heat until the tomatoes soften.
4. Add a couple of tbsp of tomato paste and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir again.
5. Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, a little more water, if required and stir gently for a few more minutes.
SERVING
6. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve with rice or a flat bread.
Editors Review
Vegetarians and vegan followers often find themselves in trouble due to lack of variety. But if you try out new foods everyday, surely you will start enjoying your food more. Such an excellent side dish is chickpea and tomato delight that can be served with rice or flat bread for breakfast. So cheer up guys and start your morning with a good meal.Chef
