Oldways African Heritage Spicy Chickpeas Video recipe

Makes: 8 servings (10-12 sample servings)

Ingredients

• 1 medium-sized yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh (or dried) ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, no salt added
• 2 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, no salt added, rinsed and drained

Optional:

• Pinch of paprika
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Rinse and drain the 2 cans of chickpeas. Set aside.
2. Dice the onion. 
3. Put 1 tablespoon of olive oil in your pot; cook on medium heat until the oil is hot.
4. Add the chopped onion and let it simmer in its juice, stirring a few times, until translucent.
5. Add the spices:
1. 2 teaspoons of curry powder
2. 1 tablespoon minced fresh (or dried) ginger
3. 1/4 teaspoon allspice
6. Let the spices cook into the onion for about 2 minutes.
7. Add the diced tomatoes directly from the can, with their liquid, cook for another 2 minutes.
8. Add the two cans of chickpeas, let them simmer for 4 - 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Serve with a pinch or two of salt, a pinch of paprika, and some fresh cilantro, as desired. 

Note: You can use more fresh herbs than you can with dried because dried herbs are stronger. 

Recipe adapted from: Lesson 1 of the Teacher's Guide for A Taste of African Heritage, Teacher's In-Class Recipe 2 and may also be found here: https://oldwayspt.org/recipes/african-heritage-spicy-chickpeas 

This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through the PA Department of Human Services (DHS). This institution is an equal opportunity provider.