Date: Thu, 19 Aug 93 09:41:25 EDT
From:
[email protected] (Steve Anich, Eaton Corporation, Milwaukee)
From _Cooking Without Fat_ by George Mateljan.
SouthWestern Garbanzo Beans
1 cup chopped onion
1 large clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 cup chopped ripe tomatoes
2 tablespoons and 2/3 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (if you want it a little hotter)
2 cups cooked garbanzo beans
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup chopped dates
1 tablespoon lime juice
cilantro and lime wedges for a garnish if desired
1. In a medium skillet, combine onion, garlic, ginger, tomato and 2
tablespoons water. Saute over medium high heat until tomato and onion
soften and all liquid has cooked off, about 5-8 minutes.
2. Add seasonings. Cook briefly to blend flavors.
3. Add beans, 2/3 cup water, honey and dates. Bring to boil, cover,
reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes.
4. Stir in lime juice.
5. Serve in a bowl or over rice.
Serves 4.
Nutrition Information
Calories 170
Fat 2.2 grams
Percentage of Calories from fat: 12
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Sodium: 255 milligrams
Dietary Fiber: 7.1 grams.
