Chickpee Masala

We got our CSA(Community Supported Agriculture) box this week with fresh Spinach, lettuce, spring onions, homemade bread and strawberry jam. CSA is a way for you to receive fresh produce directly from the farm. Sort of like going to a farmers market without having to pick out the produce. There are many here in Pittsburgh to choose from, some you even get to pick from a menu every week. I prefer the surprise of finding out what new vegetables are ripe and in the box every time we pick it up on Wed all through the summer. Here is a link to find a CSA near you anywhere in the USA: http://www.localharvest.org/csa/

Went with a friend to Trader Joe's and bought Masala Simmer Sauce.
Would feel better shopping there if more stuff was made local. Most of their items come from Monrovia, Ca. But some of their stuff is good and quiet reasonable.

I made;
Chickpee Masala

1 15oz can garbanzo beans (chickpees) drained and rinsed
2 cups chopped spinach
1 large onion chopped
1 TBSP olive oil

Saute the onion in oil until translucent, add spinach, garbanzo beans and sauce and cook for a few minutes till heated through. You can make your own sauce (see my next post) but this is so simple for a quick veggie meal!

I made this for my dinner with French Meadow Bakery gluten free tortillas.