Sauteed chick-peas with cinnamon and fresh coriander

1 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 can (19-ounce) chick-peas; rinsed and drained (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons Plus 2 teaspoons olive oil; (preferable extra-virgin)
2 Cinnamon sticks; halved
2 teaspoons Fresh lemon juice; or to taste
¼ cup Fresh coriander

Directions

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Dry chick-peas completely between layers of paper towels.

In a deep 12-inch heavy skillet (preferably non-stick) heat 3 tablespoons oil with cinnamon sticks over moderately high heat until cinnamon is fragrant and sauté chick-peas, shaking skillet, until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer chick-peas to a bowl and toss with remaining 2 teaspoons oil, lemon juice, coriander, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve chick-peas warm or at room temperature.

Serves 2.

Gourmet September 1994

Posted to recipelu-digest by Sandy <sandysno@...> on Mar 05, 1998

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