114 oz canfire roasted diced tomatoesadd a second can for a saucier mix if desired
114 oz canchickpeasdrained and rinsed
¼teaspoonblack pepperfreshly ground
2cupskalechopped
kosher saltto taste
4ouncesfeta cheesecrumbled
1tablespoonfresh parsleychopped
4whole wheat pita bread
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and saute for 4, until translucent.
2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil, ½ onion
Add the garlic and saute for another minute.
4 cloves garlic
Toss in the cumin, coriander, and umami seasoning and cook for about 20 seconds until fragrant. Add the broth and stir to combine.
1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon Trader Joe’s Multipurpose Umami Seasoning, ½ cup vegetable broth
Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a moderate simmer. Allow to simmer for about 7 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed so it doesn’t simmer too vigorously.
1 14 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes, 1 14 oz can chickpeas, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, kosher salt
Give the mixture a quick taste. If your tomatoes are tart, add a pinch of baking soda to neutralize the extra acid.
Fold in the kale and cook for about 5 minutes, until the greens are tender. Turn on your broiler while everything is simmering.
2 cups kale
Taste and adjust the seasoning before adding the feta cheese.
Sprinkle the feta cheese over the top of the mixture and transfer to your broiler for 2 minutes to melt the feta.
4 ounces feta cheese
Top with the chopped parsley and serve with warmed whole grain pita bread.
If you don't have umami seasoning, substitute 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and one tablespoon of soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos. Stir it into the onions and garlic just before adding the tomatoes, and give it a minute or two to caramelize.
Use any cooking greens you have on hand in place of the kale. If using spinach, fold it in right at the end and cook just until it's wilted in.
I love chickpeas in this recipe, but I've also made it with cannellini beans and butter beans. Both are delicious.
No feta? Use whatever cheese you have on hand. Parmesan, Mizithra, mozzarella, or you could even dot the top with plops of low-fat ricotta.
Note:
I've had a couple of people comment that this came out dull or flavorless, so I wanted to offer a couple of tips, because a LOT of people have absolutely loved this recipe.
Good tomatoes are ESSENTIAL to the outcome of this dish. Buy the best tomatoes you can afford. If possible, use imported Italian tomatoes such as Mutti or Pomi. My favorite domestic brand is Muir Glen Organic.
Second, don't use low-sodium chickpeas; they just aren't seasoned enough.
Finally, taste and adjust the salt before adding the feta. The amount of salt this recipe needs depends heavily on the sodium in your canned tomatoes, which varies dramatically between brands.
Several cranks of good ol' black pepper boost the flavor as well, and if you like some heat, you can always add a pinch of red pepper flakes.