Chickpeas + Spiced Tomato Sauce

Name: Chickpeas + Spiced Tomato Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1T EVOO; 1T coconut oil; 1 large shallot chopped; 8 garlic cloves minced; 2 tsp (~1-inch piece) fresh ginger chopped; 26.5 oz canned chopped tomatoes (1 box Pomi); 1 bay leaf; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 C chopped fresh parsley; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 15 oz can chickpeas drained; S + P to taste

Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 20

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1T EVOO1T coconut oil1 large shallot, chopped8 garlic cloves, minced2 tsp (~1-inch piece) fresh ginger, chopped26.5 oz canned chopped tomatoes (1 box Pomi)1 bay leaf2 tsp ground cumin1 tsp ground coriander1 tsp turmeric1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 C chopped fresh parsleyJuice of 1/2 lemon1 15 oz can chickpeas, drainedS + P, to taste

Directions

In a large skillet, heat the oils. Add the shallot and cook over medium-high heat until translucent, ~3-4 mins. Reduce to medium heat and add the garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, ~2 mins. Add the tomatoes, stirring to combine. Followed by the bay leaf, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne, again stirring to combine.

Simmer over low-medium heat until thickened, ~10 minutes. Add the lemon juice and chickpeas, continuing to simmer until the chickpeas are softened and flavors are combined (~7-8 mins). Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve alone in a bowl, or over spaghetti squash (or actual pasta).

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LAURAEHALL13.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

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