Chick Peas with Tomatoes and Ginger

Vegan, wheat-free, corn-free, heart smart, low fat

Serves 4-6

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

2 inches ginger grated, 2 tablespoons grated ginger

1 onion, sliced 1 cup

4 cups chopped plum tomatoes

2 cups cooked chick peas

1/4 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste

1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste

1 bunch cilantro, chopped

1. Sauté onions, ginger, and tomatoes in oil till tomatoes are juicy, about 10 minutes.

2. Add chick peas, and spices.

3. Stir and simmer for 5-10 minutes to blend flavors.

4. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

5. Garnish with cilantro.

Recipe from Taste Life! Organic Recipes (2002) by Leslie Cerier

Reprinted by permission of Square One Publishers, Garden City, NY