Curried Chickpeas And Black Beans Low Fat Recipes

CURRIED CHICKPEAS AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat and saute onions, garlic and ginger until onions are tender, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Add the curry powder, turmeric, salt, cider vinegar, sugar and tomatoes.
• Cover and reduce heat. Allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
• Add chickpeas, black beans, lemon juice and parsley and simmer covered for an additional 10 minutes.
• Garnish with the chopped green onions and serve over hot cooked rice.

CURRIED CHICKPEAS AND BLACK BEANS-LOW FAT

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion and ginger and saute about 3 minutes, or until tender.
• Add curry powder and stir to coat onions evenly.
• Add tomatoes with their juices and cook 1-2 minutes or until mixture seems slightly thickened, stirring well.
• Add black beans, chickpeas and salt to taste.
• Stir to coat beans evenly.
• Cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes or until chickpeas are heated through.
• Turn off heat, and stir in fresh cilantro (or parsley), and lemon juice.
• Serve warm.
• This dish goes nicely over some jasmine or basmati rice.