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                          CHICK PEAS ITALIANO

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

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       tb           Vegetable oil + 1 tsp
  1 1/2   c            Onions -- chopped in large
                       -chunks
  1 1/2   c            Green pepper -- chopped in
                       -large chunks
  2                    Garlic cloves -- finely
                       -chopped
  1       lb           Chick peas, canned -- rinsed,
                       -drained
  1       lb           Tomatoes, canned, undrained
                       -chopped
  8       oz           Tomato sauce, salt free or
                       -regular
    1/2   ts           Oregano
    1/2   ts           Basil

 Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
 Add onions, green pepper and garlic. Cook until onions
 are lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.

 Add remaining ingredients, mixing well. Cover, reduce
 heat to low, and cook 20 minutes.

 Spoon over noodles or rice.

 Per serving: 202 cal; 7 g prot; 7 g fat; 29 g carb;
 340 mg sod; 0 chol

 Lean, Luscious and Meatless by Bobbie Hinman and
 Millie Snyder/MM by DEEANNE



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