Palak Chana Tofu (Spinach, Garbanzo Beans, Tofu)

1T olive oil
1 bag frozen spinach, defrosted
1/2 bag frozen green garbanzo beans from Trader Joe's, defrosted
1 15 oz package extra firm tofu, chopped into cubes
1 shallot
1/2 onion, chopped
1 jalapeno sliced
1t ginger crushed
1 in piece of ginger, finely sliced
1t each chopped cilantro & mint leaves
1t cumin seeds
juice of 1 lemon
salt to taste

heat 1t olive oil in a saute pan. add crushed ginger, chopped shallot & jalapeno. saute until shallot is lightly browned & add spinach, cilantro & mint leaves. stir for 2-3 min until well blended. let cool & blend in a food processor.

in the same pan, heat the remaining 2t olive oil. add cumin seeds & finely sliced ginger. saute for 2 min, stirring occassionally until ginger is lightly browned. add sliced onion & continue stirring for 2-3 min. add cubed tofu & stir for 1-2 min until sides are lightly browned. add garbanzo beands & mix well. lastly add the spinach mix & 1-2 tablespoons of water if necessary to reach the consistency of a paste. add salt to taste & mix everything well. serve hot with whole grain tortillas 0r bread, or brown rice.

makes 3 servings of approx. 335 calories & 12g of fat.