Garbanzo Stir-Fry

Fresh herbs are sauteed with garlic in olive oil, then cooked with garbanzo beans, zucchini, mushrooms and tomatoes. This can be served either as a main dish or side dish. If you like, you can add raisins or pine nuts to the garbanzos in the beginning.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 167 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 large zucchini, halved and sliced
• 0.5 cup sliced mushrooms

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in oregano, basil, garlic, and pepper. Add the garbanzo beans and zucchini, stirring well to coat with oil and herbs. Cook, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Stir in mushrooms and cilantro, and cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Place the chopped tomato on top of the mixture. Cover, and let the tomatoes steam for a few minutes, but don't let them get mushy. Serve immediately.