Mediterranean Vegetables with Chickpeas

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp chili powderNutrition
• 1 tbsp cuminNutrition
• 1 tsp pepperNutrition
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepperNutrition
• 2 tbsps olive oilNutrition
• 1 cup chicken brothNutrition
• 2 cups chopped carrotNutrition
• 2 stalks large celeryNutrition
• 3 cloves garlicNutrition
• 1 cup sliced onionNutrition
• 1 cup chopped green peppersNutrition
• 1 can tomatoesNutrition
• 12 oz chickpeas (garbanzo beans)Nutrition

Directions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Once oil is warm, add garlic and onions. Sauté for 2 minutes.
2. 2Chop the celery stalks diagonally about 1/4" in width. Add the celery and carrots. Sauté for another 2 minutes.
3. 3Add the peppers, a can of unsalted tomatoes, chicken broth (if you opt not to simmer the veggies with pieces of chicken added) and all of the spices to the mixture.
4. 4If you want to add the chicken, now is the time. The veggies have to simmer for about 20 minutes until tender (or until the chicken is fully cooked).
5. 5After the veggies are cooked to level of tenderness desired, remove from heat and add one can of drained chickpeas.
6. 6Serve in a bowl.

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