*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           CHICKPEAS ITALIENNE

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2   c            Dried chick peas, soaked*
   1       tb           Olive oil
   1       md           Onion, chopped
   2       ea           Garlic cloves, crushed
  14       oz           Canned tomatoes, chopped**
   1       sm           Can tomato paste
   1       t            Basil
   1       t            Oregano
   1       d            Cinnamon
   2       tb           Parsley
                        Salt & pepper to taste

  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
 


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