Spicy Chickpea Casserole (ve)

Spicy Chickpea Casserole

Spicy Chickpea Casserole is a great vegan recipe.

Serves 4
Per serving: 160 calories, 3.8g fat
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

2 medium leeks, finely chopped
2 courgettes, diced
3 celery sticks, chopped
1⁄2 tsp ground cumin
1⁄2 tsp ground turmeric
1⁄2 tsp ground five spice
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tsps chopped fresh oregano
1 x 400g can chickpeas
600ml (1 pint) vegetable stock
2 tsps cornflour
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pieces fresh orange peel, finely shredded
courgette strips to garnish

Method

1. Place the prepared leeks, courgettes and celery and into a preheated non-stick pan and dry-fry for 2–3 minutes until lightly coloured.
2. Add the spices, garlic and oregano and continue to cook for 1 minute.
3. Rinse the chickpeas under cold running water, and add to the pan.
4. Add the stock and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
5. Mix the cornflour in a small bowl with a little cold water to a smooth paste.
6. Stir the slaked cornflour into the casserole and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
7. Garnish with the finely shredded orange peel and some finely shredded courgette strips.

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