Fruited Chickpeas

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 can plum tomatoes in sauce, chopped

1 cup pitted dates, cut into small pieces

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon cloves

2 19ounce cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Salt and pepper

Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onions until softened and browned. 

Add canned tomatoes and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes.  

Add dates, cumin, cloves, salt, pepper and cinammon.  Stir well and cook for another minute or two.  Add chickpeas.  Cook for another ten minutes.