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Delicious Chickpea Curry
Ingredients
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2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced
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1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp curry powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground turmeric
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1 14-oz can diced tomatoes 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth Salt and pepper, to taste
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Directions
1. In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil. 2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. 3. Add the curry powder, cumin, and turmeric and stir to combine. 4. Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, and vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. 5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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