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Tamarind-Spiced Chickpeas and Spinach Recipe

Tamarind-Spiced Chickpeas and Spinach Recipe

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Ingredients:

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olive oil flavored cooking spray
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 pinch cayenne
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes
1/3 cup water
1 tsp evaporated cane juice sugar
1 tsp tamarind paste
red pepper flakes , to taste
2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained
1 (6 oz) package pre-washed baby spinach (about 6 cups)
1/4 tsp sea salt
pepper , to taste

Directions:

Heat oil spray in large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and sauté until softened and golden brown, about 7 minutes. Add small amounts of water as needed to keep onions from burning.
Add cumin, coriander and cayenne to skillet and stir to coat onion with spices.
Cook for one minute then add diced tomatoes, with their juice, water, sugar, red pepper flakes and tamarind concentrate. Stir to mix well.
Add chickpeas and bring mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer over medium-low heat, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Stir in spinach until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	76.15 Kcal (319 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.62g	6%
Sodium	221.48mg	9%
Potassium	343.06mg	7%
Total Carbs	9.28g	3%
Sugars	1.23g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.68g	7%
Protein	2.85g	6%
Vitamin C	15.5mg	26%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	67mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	65.38 Kcal (274 kJ)
Calories from fat	28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.11g	6%
Sodium	190.14mg	9%
Potassium	294.51mg	7%
Total Carbs	7.97g	3%
Sugars	1.06g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.44g	7%
Protein	2.45g	6%
Vitamin C	13.3mg	26%
Iron	1.7mg	11%
Calcium	57.5mg	7%

* 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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