Low Fat Chickpeas with Broccoli Rabe Recipe

Low Fat Chickpeas With Broccoli Rabe Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed, -washed & cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled, and thinly sliced
• 2 cups cooked chick peas
• 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the broccoli rabe and cook until almost tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Drain well.
4. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat.
5. Add garlic and stir until pale golden, about 1 minute.
6. Stir in chickpeas, red-pepper flakes and 1/2 cup water.
7. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Stir in the broccoli rabe and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
9. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Serve hot or at room temperature.
11. Makes about 4 cups, for 4 servings.
12. Calories per serving: 9 grams protein, 6 grams fat 0 gram saturated fat, 25 grams carbohydrate; 485 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol; 9 grams fiber

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