Mediterranean Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) With Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 bay leaves

• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

• 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (garbanzo beans)
• 2 cups zucchini, diced
• 2 cups cooked long-grain rice, hot
• 1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

2. 2

   Add onion and garlic and saute for about 3 minute.

3. 3

   Then add your basil and next 5 ingredients (the basil through the tomatoes).

4. 4

   Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium. Cook for 5 more min stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Then stir in chickpeas and cook for 3 minute.

6. 6

   Add zucchini. cover and cook for 3 min or until the zucchini is tender.

7. 7

   Discard the bayleaves.

8. 8

   Serve hot with rice. Sprinkle with cheese.