chickpea and tomato recipe

30 Minute Meal Idea-Chickpeas & Tomatoes

Hey! I hope you're having a great week. :-)

I had a 1/2 can of diced tomatoes in the fridge that I didn't want to go bad. So I googled "diced tomatoes" and "chickpeas" and came across this simple recipe on Martha Stewart's website.  Thanks, Martha! 

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Full recipe is at the bottom of this post

Using onion, garlic, salt and & pepper, it took me less than 30 minutes to get lunch on the table.  Instead of using mint from the original recipe, I chose basil (my fave) and served with rice. 

This meal is great solo, with rice (like I did) or in a wrap.  It's simple and delicious and makes it a perfect last minute lunch or dinner.

If you try this recipe, be sure to let me know what you think.

Chickpeas & Tomatoes

by Brown Vegan

Prep Time: 6

Cook Time: 13

Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (to saute)
  • 1 small white onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 14 oz diced tomatoes (keep the juice)
  • 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped

Instructions

In a medium-sized pot, heat the oil and saute the garlic, onion, salt & pepper on medium heat for about 6 minutes.

Add in chickpeas & tomatoes, cover and reduce the heat a little.

Cook for about 7 minutes or until the sauce is thickened.

Remove from heat and stir in basil leaves and additional salt & pepper, if necessary.

Serve solo or with rice, pasta, or in a wrap.

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