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We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Chickpeas Italienne

January 22, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables	Vegetarian	Main dish, Vegetarian	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	c	Dried chick peas, soaked*
1	tb	Olive oil
1	md	Onion, chopped
2		Garlic cloves, crushed
14	oz	Canned tomatoes, chopped**
1	sm	Can tomato paste
1	ts	Basil
1	ts	Oregano
1	ds	Cinnamon
2	tb	Parsley
		Salt & pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse chickpeas, place in fresh water & cook for 50 minutes or till tender.
Heat oil in large pot & saute onions & garlic for a few minutes. Add the
tomatoes & tomato paste.  Bring to a boil, lower heat & add the rest of the
ingredients.  Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
Serve with mashed potatoes & green vegetables or pasta or rice. * Or
substitute one large can of chickpeas, rinse well before using. ** Or use
one pound of fresh tomatoes, diced
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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