Tomatoes, Chickpeas and Macaroni!!!

Ingredients:

1 quart of grape tomatoes

29oz. can of chickpeas – drained

10 cloves of garlic

1 large Jalapeño – with seeds

2 stalks of celery - chopped

1 cup of chicken broth

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

1 tsp. dried oregano

½ tsp ground cumin

Dashes of red pepper flakes

Juice of ½ lemon

1 lb. of your favorite macaroni

Olive oil

In a food processor place the tomatoes, garlic and jalapeño. Give a few good chops, leaving it a little chunky.

Heat a large frying pan with a few drizzles of olive oil and add the chopped tomatoes, garlic and jalapeño. Add the chopped celery and sauté while preparing the macaroni.

After simmering for a few minutes, add the chicken broth, drained chickpeas and seasonings. Just before serving add the lemon juice and a little more olive oil.

Place the macaroni in a large bowl with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the chickpeas and tomatoes and toss.

This is a wonderful side dish.

With Love,

Catherine

xo