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[kcobweb]

I made both of these for dinner last night - quick and easy:

CHICKPEA STEW

2 T. olive oil
1 c. diced red onion (I used yellow)
2 T. finely minced garlic
1 t. ground cumin
2 cans (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 t. dried thyme
1 t. honey
1 t. lemon juice
1 can (14 oz) chicken broth
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 c. chopped parsley
cooked couscous for serving (optional)

1. Place the olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion; stirring occasionally, cook until wilted, about 12 minutes. Add the garlic during the last 2 minutes. Stir in the cumin and cook 2 more minutes to mellow the flavors.

2. Add the chickpeas, the tomatoes (with juice), thyme, honey, lemon juice, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Adjust the seasonings and stir in the parsley.

3. To serve, spoon couscous (if desired) into 4 shallow bowls and top with the stew. Serve immediately.

Serves 4. Cut out of some newspaper. :)


ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH LEMON-TAHINI SAUCE

1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
4 t. olive oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 T. tahini
1 T. lemon juice
1/4 t. salt
1 T. parsley
1 t. toasted sesame seeds

1. Place oven rack in top position. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. Toss cauliflower with 2 t. olive oil and season with salt. Spread on a large cookie sheet and bake 12-15 minutes, or until fork-tender and slightly browned.

3. Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 t. olive oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Saute garlic 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Stir in tahini, lemon juice, 5 T. water, and salt. Simmer over low heat heat 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.

4. Put cauliflower into bowl. Whisk sauce, then spoon over cauliflower. Sprinkle with parsley and sesame seeds and serve.

Serves 4, totally vegan, 30 minutes or less
Vegetarian Times

Comments

[allthatjazmyne.livejournal.com]

I do not like cauliflower, so I don't think I'll make that one, but the chickpea stew looks yummy. (Also, the cauliflower recipe doesn't say how much tahini).

[kcobweb.livejournal.com]

Thanks for catching that - it's now corrected.

The chickpea stew has nice sweet flavors.

[woobat.livejournal.com]

I really need to try roasting some cauliflower. It's a vegetable I have not yet fully made friends with, and I keep hearing about how yummy it is roasted.

[kcobweb.livejournal.com]

I've got some other roasted cauliflower recipes somewhere, but they are more winter-y, somehow. And they take longer - this one is so quick! If you like tahini, this will make you happy.

[allthatjazmyne.livejournal.com]

My mother, who often goes through my LJ to read yours, made the cauliflower yesterday, and both she and my step-dad loved it. My vegetarian step-sister also thinks the recipe looks great, so they all wanted me to tell you thanks.

[kcobweb.livejournal.com]

Yay - I'm so glad they liked it!! :)
Hi to your mom!