Curried Chickpeas - 37g Carbs, 8g Fiber, 2g Sugar
From: www.latimes.com - Note: Adapted from Joan's on Third
Dear SOS: I am utterly obsessed with the curried chickpeas at Joan's
on Third. They are the best curried chickpeas I've ever had. Every
time I go there I order them as part of the salad trio (a selection
of three salads from their daily specials on the marketplace menu).
I should know by now that I should order just the chickpeas because
they're all I ever want to eat (well, that and a number of things
from the bakery). - Lauren Burchett
Los Angeles - Dear Lauren: The curry blend in this recipe gives an
otherwise simple salad wonderful depth and robust flavor. Coriander
and cumin lend fragrant earthiness, with a little cayenne pepper
added for a hint of heat. The caramelized onions add richness, and
the cilantro and lemon juice brighten the salad nicely, distinguishing
the flavors. You can make it in advance; this is one salad that
improves with an hour or two of chilling time.
Total time: 20 minutes, plus cooling time
Servings: 4
1/2 cup diced onions
4 tsp best-quality olive oil
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dried coriander
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 (15-oz cans) chickpeas, drained
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp lemon juice, or to taste
Salt
1. In a large saute pan heated over medium-high heat, saute the onion
in the olive oil until deep golden and crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes,
stirring frequently.
2. Add the turmeric, cumin, coriander and cayenne pepper and cook,
stirring constantly, until aromatic and lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
3. Add the chickpeas, cilantro and lemon juice and continue to stir to
develop the flavors, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and season with
one-fourth teaspoon salt, or to taste.
4. Cool the salad, then transfer it to a container, cover and refrigerate
until chilled before serving, at least 30 minutes. Taste and adjust
seasoning and lemon juice as desired. This makes just over 3 cups salad.
Servings: 4
Nutrition per Serving:
238 Calories, 6g Fat, 1g Saturated Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 9g Protein,
37g Carbs, 8g Fiber, 2g Sugar, 276mg Sodium
