What a week I had! Between a quick trip to LA to a heavy work load, I didn't have time to post all last week. So many new developments in my life and new directions it's going in. The only constant thing is my hunger and my love of cooking in my cozy kitchen in my cozy apartment in New York City.
Today's recipe is perfect if you work all day and barely have any time to make dinner (yet still want a home-cooked meal). It's healthy and easy to make. It's literally about popping open a couple of cans and creating some magic in a saucepan.
Spicy Chickpea and Tomato Stew
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
one medium onion, thinly sliced
2 cans chickpeas, thoroughly rinsed
1 large can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon hot paprika
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups couscous cooked according to package directions
Method:
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute till soft. Add chickpeas, incorporate and cook for about 3-4 minutes.
Add crushed tomatoes, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper. Incorporate and bring to a boil. Lower heat to low and let simmer for about 30-45 minutes. (the longer you let it simmer, the better it'll taste)
Serve over coucous.
Happy cooking!
I love such spicy chickpea dishes. Yours looks very delicous
Posted by: Medeja | 03/29/2011 at 03:56 AM
Oooooo hot paprika!?!??!? YUM!!!
Posted by: Tiffany | 03/29/2011 at 03:04 PM
looks wonderful delicious with chickpeas
Posted by: torviewtoronto | 03/29/2011 at 05:01 PM
Look at that!! What a great dish, I really love that it is spicy too, I am a spicy food lover for sure!
Posted by: RavieNomNoms | 03/30/2011 at 07:30 AM
mmmmm.... a bit of spice!! Sounds so good!
Posted by: [email protected] | 03/30/2011 at 11:54 AM
What a lovely a lovely quick meal. This is my first visit to your blog and I've spent some time browsing through your earlier entries. I'm so glad I did that. I really like the food and recipes you feature here. I'll definitely be back. I hope you have a good day. Blessings...Mary
Posted by: Mary | 03/31/2011 at 08:20 AM
Welcome, Mary. Thank you so much for stopping by. The photos on One Perfect Bite are incredible.
Posted by: Alina | 03/31/2011 at 12:18 PM