Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Fall is here and I love it

Here is a great recipe for Fall- use as a side with chicken , pork, beef even  fish like scrod or haddock-  or serve with rice as a great vegetarian meal-  I use extra virgin olive oil and  add a can of diced tomatoes with the water and fresh tom. at the end . I also  skip the corriander  and add red pepper flakes instead- fresh parsley or cilantro taste great-

Fragrant Chickpea Stew


Source: © EatingWell Magazine
Active Time:  20 Minutes
Total Time:  35 Minutes4 servings, about 1 cup each
When time is of the essence, this hearty stew makes a quick meal. It has a complex, almost beefy flavor that develops when the onion and garlic are cooked until dark brown. Accompany with steamed rice or whole-wheat flatbreads (chapatis).

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.


INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 medium red onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, ground (see Ingredient Note)
1 cup water
1 red potato, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 19-ounce or 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 medium tomato, cut into 1-inch cubes

Ingredient Note: Coriander seeds are tiny and yellowish brown; they are produced when cilantro is allowed to seed. They smell slightly citric. Their flavor does not resemble, in any way, that of cilantro.
DIRECTIONS
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook cumin seeds for 10 seconds. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until dark brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add coriander; cook, stirring, for 20 seconds. Stir in water, potato, chickpeas, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon cilantro. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the potato is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Add tomato, increase heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro and serve.

Recipe reprinted by permission of © EatingWell Magazine. All rights reserved.
Nutrition Information
4 servings, about 1 cup each - Facts Per Serving:
Calories:255Fat. Total:6gCarbohydrates, Total:45g
Cholesterol:0mgSodium:703mgProtein:9g
Fiber:8g% Cal. from Fat:21%Fat, Saturated:0g

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