Lunch: Chickpea Stew Scented with Lemon and Cumin Recipe | MyRecipes

The garbanzo beans provide plenty of protein for this meatless, one-dish meal. Polenta gives the dish a creamy base and balances the spicy sauce.

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Lemon

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Ingredients

4 cups water
1 cup instant dry polenta
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup chopped green onions
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Instructions

Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Gradually add polenta, stirring constantly with a whisk. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Cover and set aside.
While polenta cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté for 3 minutes. Add lemon juice, cumin, black pepper, chickpeas, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 6 minutes. Stir in the green onions. Serve stew over polenta. Top with sour cream.

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