Name: Tomatoey Spiced Chickpeas
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Makes 4 (main course) or 6 (side dish) servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; Rounded 1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes; 1 (1 1/2-inch) piece cinnamon stick; 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice; 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup finely chopped mint

Chickpeas loaded with warming, aromatic spices become a hearty vegetarian dinner when served with rice, cucumber salad, and a dollop of thick, cool yogurt. They're also great alongside roast chicken.

Leftovers Idea:

coarsely mash and fry as fritters, then serve topped with fried eggs

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