Chickpeas in Spicy Tahini Sauce / Vegan

Serves: 3 

Ingredients: 
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1 Cup dried chickpeas OR 1 tin 
4 Cups Water 
1 Tbsp Olive oil 
1 Cup onion, chopped
1 tsp dried basil 
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1/4 Cup tahini 
1 Cup water 
1 Tbsp. Arrowroot 
1 Tbsp Lemon juice 
2 Tbsp Salsa (hot or mild) 
1 Tbsp Low-sodium tamari or soy sauce 

Method: 

1) If using dried chickpeas, make sure you soak them for at least hours before use. If you use tinned chickpeas, skip this step. 
2) Add the soaked chickpeas to a pot, add the water and cook for at least 25 to 30 minutes until tender. 
3) Add the olive oil, onion and basil to a pot. Over medium heat, sauté the onion and basil until the onion is translucent and soft. 
4) Stir in the tahini and 3/4 cup water. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens. Remove pot from the heat and set aside. 
5) In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup water with arrowroot, lemon juice, salsa and tamari. 
6) Add to the tahini mixture in your pot. 
7) Add chickpeas and cook over high hear, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. 

Per serving: 372 calories,    Protein: 15g     Sodium: 275mg        Carbohydrates:  42g     Fat:  19g 
Cholesterol: 0g      Calcium:  26mg

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