mildly spiced garbanzo beans with carrot and cauliflower

Ingredients

2	cups mature dried garbanzo beans
8	cups water
2	cups onion, chopped
2	tbsp olive oil
1	cup carrot, chopped
1	cup cauliflower, chopped
1	tbsp turmeric
1 1/2	tsp cumin
3/4	tsp coriander
1/4	tsp cayenne
1	tsp salt

Directions

Soak garbanzo beans overnight. Before cooking rinse beans thoroughly. Bring beans in water to a boil and skim scum until it stops forming. Simmer covered checking periodically to ensure water level. Meanwhile saute onions in olive oil until soft. Add spices and cook for about 5 minutes. Add beans when ready in liquid. Add vegetables and simmer uncovered until soft. Add salt to taste. Best served with brown rice.

Categories

Main Dish

Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Good points Low in saturated fat No cholesterol High in dietary fiber High in manganese High in vitamin A