Broccoli with Spicy Chick Pea Sauce

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Broccoli with Spicy Chick Pea Sauce

 

1/2 cup cooked chick peas

1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt

2 garlic cloves, peeled and blanched in boiling water

for 2 minutes

2 tbsps. water

1 tsp. olive oil

1 tsp. lemon juice

1/4 tsp. ground cumin

1/4 tsp. ground red pepper

1/8 tsp. salt or to taste

1 bunch broccoli

 

In a food processor or blender, whirl the chick peas,

yogurt, garlic, water, oil, lemon juice, cumin, red

pepper, and salt for 1 minute or until smooth. Set

aside.

Cut the florets off the broccoli and peel and slice

the stems 1/2 " thick. Arrange the broccoli in a

steamer or colander and set over boiling water in a

large saucepan. Cover and steam for 6 to 7 minutes or

until crisp-tender. Transfer to a warm serving dish.

Spoon the sauce over the broccoli and toss to coat.