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Tomatoey Spiced Chickpeas

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Chickpeas loaded with warming, aromatic spices become a hearty vegetarian dinner when served with rice, cucumber salad, and a dollop of thick, cool yogurt. They're also great alongside roast chicken.

Leftovers Idea:

coarsely mash and fry as fritters, then serve topped with fried eggs

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    35 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 (main course) or 6 (side dish) servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
1 (1 1/2-inch) piece cinnamon stick
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped mint

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook cumin, coriander, ginger, red-pepper flakes, and cinnamon stick, stirring constantly, until fragrant and a shade darker, about 2 minutes.

    Step 2

    Add tomatoes with juices, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon, then add chickpeas. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick.

    Step 3

    Stir in parsley and mint. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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