Halal Turkish Chickpea Stew (Nohut Yemeği) - Easy

• 2 cans chickpeas, drained
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 carrot, diced optional
• 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp oregano or dried mint
• 3 tbsp olive oil, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley

1. 1Heat olive oil. Sauté onion until golden. Add tomato paste and spices; cook 2 min.
2. 2Add chickpeas, carrot and 1.5 cups water.
3. 3Simmer covered 25-30 min until sauce thickens.
4. 4Garnish with parsley. Serve with rice or bread.

Nutrition values are estimates.