Curried Chickpeas with Brown Rice

by Denise Bowles — last modified Sep 30, 2010 02:53 PM

A wonderful and satisfying recipe for a main course. Serve with Brown Rice and a salad for a complete meal.

Total Cooking time: 20 Minutes

4 Servings

1/2 cup diced sauteed onion (sautee in veg. broth or water)

1/2 tsp tumeric

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp dried coriander

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

2 15 oz. cans chickpeas (drain and rinse well)

2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

1 Tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Saute the onions, cook until brown and crispy

Add the spices until aromatic and lightly toasted

Add the rinsed chickpeas

Add the cilantro and lemon juice stir

Add a small dash of salt to taste

Remove from heat

Put mixutre in covered bowl in refrigerater

Cool for at least 30 minutes before service

To Add Brown Rice

Cook Brown Rice according to instructions on packet and serve aside the curried chickpeas