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Date:    Thu, 19 Aug 93 09:41:25 EDT
 From:    anich@cordmc.dnet.etn.com (Steve Anich, Eaton Corporation, Milwaukee)
 
 From _Cooking Without Fat_ by George Mateljan.
 
 SouthWestern Garbanzo Beans
 
 1 cup chopped onion
 1 large clove garlic, chopped
 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
 1 cup chopped ripe tomatoes
 2 tablespoons and 2/3 cup water
 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
 1 teaspoon ground coriander
 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (if you want it a little hotter)
 2 cups cooked garbanzo beans
 1 tablespoon honey
 1/4 cup chopped dates
 1 tablespoon lime juice
 cilantro and lime wedges for a garnish if desired
 
 1. In a medium skillet, combine onion, garlic, ginger, tomato and 2    
 tablespoons water.  Saute over medium high heat until tomato and     onion
 soften and all liquid has cooked off, about 5-8 minutes.
 2. Add seasonings. Cook briefly to blend flavors.
 3. Add beans, 2/3 cup water, honey and dates. Bring to boil, cover,    
 reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes.
 4. Stir in lime juice.
 5. Serve in a bowl or over rice. 
 
 Serves 4.
 
 Nutrition Information
 Calories 170
 Fat 2.2 grams
 Percentage of Calories from fat: 12
 Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
 Sodium: 255 milligrams
 Dietary Fiber: 7.1 grams.
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