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                          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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