Chickpea, Red Pepper And Basil Saute

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Chickpea, Red Pepper And Basil Saute

 

Recipe By : StarTrib 3/16/01

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans And Legumes Main Dishes, Vegetarian

Rice Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cups vertically sliced onion

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 cup red bell pepper strips

1 tablespoon water

1/2 cup chopped green onions

1/4 teaspoon salt

31 ounces canned chickpeas -- drained

(garbanzo beans)

2 cups chopped fresh basil -- (about 4 bunches)

1/4 cup garlic-and-herb seasoned bread crumbs

2 cups hot cooked long-grain brown rice

 

Serves 4.

 

Sauteing the cumin seeds intensifies their flavor.

 

Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion

and cumin; saute 10 minutes or until onion is lightly browned. Add bell

pepper and water; cover, reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes. Add the green

onions, salt and beans; cover and cook for 2 minutes or until thoroughly

heated, stirring occasionally.

 

Remove from heat; stir in basil. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and serve over

rice.

 

Nutrition information per serving of 1 c. chickpea mixture and 1/2

c. rice: Calories 435, Carbohydrates 77 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 8 g,

including sat. fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 499 mg, Calcium 148 mg,

Dietary fiber 8 g.

 

 

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