Chick Peas with Tomato Sauce
From: Paule, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Comments: If desired, use dried chick peas, already boiled for 2 to 3 hours.
Excellent served along with a spinach salad and rye bread.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] olive oil
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 [28-ounce / 796-mL] can chick peas, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups [375 mL] canned tomatoes, cut up
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] Cayenne
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Freshly chopped parsley, to garnish [optional]
  • Into a large casserole, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Cook onion and garlic for 5 minutes, until soft.
  • Add chick peas; cook for 3 to 4 minutes more.
  • Mix in tomatoes, salt, pepper, thyme, Cayenne and bay leaf.
  • Cook over low heat for approximately 25 minutes.
  • Serve, garnished or not with chopped parsley.