Chick Peas Italiano

A delicious vegetarian topping for rice or pasta

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon canola oil
• 1  teaspoon canola oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups onions, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups green bell peppers, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 (1 lb) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained, this will yield 10 ounces of peas
• 1 (1 lb) can no-salt-added whole tomatoes, chopped (undrained)
• 1 (8 ounce) can  salt-free tomato sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions, green pepper, and garlic. Cook until onions are lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients, mixing will. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 20 minutes.
3. Spoon over noodles or rice.