Tamarind Spiced Chickpeas and Spinach

Serves 6
Time 30 min
Tamarind Spiced Chickpeas and Spinach

Cumin, coriander and cayenne combine with tamarind concentrate to add some fun to canned chickpeas and tomatoes. Traditionally, tamarind offers a pleasant sourness to pad thai, dipping sauces and curries. Serve this dish over basmati rice with whole wheat or corn tortillas.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    2 tablespoonscanola oil
    1 mediumyellow onion, finely chopped
    1 teaspoonground cumin
    1 1/2 teaspoonsground coriander
    cayenne pepper
    1 can (14.5-ounce)diced tomatoes, with their liquid
    1 teaspoonsugar
    1 teaspoontamarind concentrate
    2 cans (15-ounce)garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
    1 package (6-ounce)baby spinach
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.


Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and golden brown, about 9 minutes.


Add cumin, coriander and cayenne to skillet and stir to coat onions with spices.


Cook for 1 minute, then add diced tomatoes, 1/3 cup water, sugar and tamarind concentrate. Stir to mix well.


Add chickpeas and bring mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer over medium low heat, uncovered, for 10 minutes.


Stir in spinach and cook just until wilted. Season with salt and pepper, then spoon into bowls and serve.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

250

Total Fat

6g

Saturated Fat

0.5g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

690mg

Total Carbohydrate

40g

Dietary Fiber

9g

Total Sugars

3g

Protein

9g

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