->Garbanzo <-

1/2 cup water

1 onion, chopped

1 can tomatoes (16 0z), chopped

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

dash hot pepper sauce

16 oz can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup winter squash, peeled, diced

1 1/4 cups spicy tomato juice

2 cupsfresh spinach, chopped

Place water, onion and garlic in a large pot. Cook, stirring

occasionally, until onion is softened slightly, about 5 minutes.

Add tomatoes (including tomato liquid) and seasonings. Cook for 5

more minutes. Add garbanzo beans, squash and tomato juice. Cover

and cook for 30 minutes, until squash is tender. Stir in spinach

2 to 3 minutes.

Serve this hearty dish over brown rice or mashed potatoes, or accompany it with thick slices of whole wheat bread.