Black pepper Overnight in refrigerator) In a 6 to 8 quart pot heat 1/2 cup water till simmering, add onion, garlic, thyme and oregano and cook until onion is wilted. Add escarole, chickpeas, rice and 10 cups of water (I used half veggie stock and half water), cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in corn, tomato paste and lemon juice and return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add salt and tobasco sauce and black pepper to taste. Makes 8 servings. adapted from _The Wellness Lowfat Cookbook_ by the Editors of the Wellness Cooking School at the University of California at Berkeley: