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Spicy Moroccan Chickpeas Recipe

Spicy Moroccan Chickpeas Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup dried apricots, sliced
1 tbsp ras el hanout ( moroccan spice blend) or garam masala
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 (15-oz) cans chickpeas ( garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
1 (28-oz) can no-salt-added whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
6 cups escarole , torn into 1-inch pieces
1 cup cilantro leaves
1/4 cup mint leaves
1/2 cup roasted whole almonds, coarsely chopped
4 cups hot cooked couscous

Directions:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove garlic from pan using a slotted spoon; discard or reserve for another use. Add onion and next 6 ingredients (through cinnamon stick) to pan; sauté for 7 minutes or until the onion is lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add 1/2 cup water, rind, juice, chickpeas, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in escarole; simmer for 1 minute or until escarole wilts. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cilantro and mint; top with almonds. Serve over couscous.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	303.99 Kcal (1273 kJ)
Calories from fat	134.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.99g	23%
Cholesterol	3.9mg	1%
Sodium	1179.45mg	49%
Potassium	637.51mg	14%
Total Carbs	36.08g	12%
Sugars	7.28g	29%
Dietary Fiber	4.95g	20%
Protein	9.42g	19%
Vitamin C	14.7mg	24%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	39%
Iron	45.5mg	253%
Calcium	95.7mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	84.43 Kcal (353 kJ)
Calories from fat	37.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.16g	23%
Cholesterol	1.08mg	1%
Sodium	327.58mg	49%
Potassium	177.06mg	14%
Total Carbs	10.02g	12%
Sugars	2.02g	29%
Dietary Fiber	1.37g	20%
Protein	2.62g	19%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	39%
Iron	12.6mg	253%
Calcium	26.6mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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