–Spare ribs and chickpeas in tomato sauce - A different way with ribs – super-easy, flavoursome, filling one pot - pork spare ribs (preferably free range), tin chopped tomatoes, tin chickpeas, dry white wine, olive oil, fennel seeds, large pinch chilli flakes, clove garlic, Sea salt, Rinse the ribs under running water and place in [...]
Homemade hummus - Quick to make and beats shop-bought every time - Greek yogurt, lemon, tin chickpeas, clove garlic, tahini paste, olive oil, paprika, Sea salt, black pepper, Drain the chickpeas into a colander and rinse under the tap.; Peel and crush the garlic. Grate the zest from the lemon and squeeze the juice.; Blitz [...]
Roasted pepper hummus - Great as a snack or light lunch - lemon, red pepper, yellow pepper, clove garlic, olive oil, tin chickpeas, tahini paste, Sea salt, Roast the peppers . When they are cool enough to handle, peel off the skins, remove the core and seeds and cut into strips. Set aside.; Drain the [...]
Pasta e ceci - A hearty soup of chickpeas, vegetables and pasta. Quick, easy and brimming with goodness and flavour. - stick celery, carrots, sprig fresh rosemary, tin chopped tomatoes, tin chickpeas, conchiglie or other small pasta shapes, onion, clove garlic, vegetable stock, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, Peel and finely chop the carrots [...]
Quick falafels - Cheap, wholesome and tasty - chopped parsley, chopped coriander, tin chickpeas, clove garlic, red onion, paprika, cumin seeds, plain flour, Sea salt, Groundnut oil for frying, Pitta or flatbread (to serve), Wash and chop the coriander and parsley. Peel and finely chop the onion. Peel and crush the garlic. Drain and rinse [...]
Chickpea and chorizo jackets - Warming, comforting, satisfying - large baking potatoes, preferably organic, small cooking chorizo sausage, young spinach leaves, tin chickpeas, tomato puree, olive oil, Sea salt, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 200˚C/180˚C FAN/GAS 6; Scrub the potatoes clean, wash and dry them. Prick the potatoes several times with a fork.; Mix the oil with [...]
Chickpea and tomato soup - A scrumptious, substantial soup that’s a balanced meal in itself - carrots, sticks celery, chopped parsley, green chilli, Bunch spring onions, slices sourdough bread or ciabatta, slightly stale, sundried tomatoes, tin chopped tomatoes, tin chickpeas, chicken stock, olive oil, Sea salt, black pepper, Put the sundried tomatoes in a bowl, [...]
Potato and chickpea soup recipe - A delicious, cheap and satisfying meal made almost entirely from storecupboard ingredients. - pancetta slices, sprig rosemary, potatoes, tin chickpeas, clove garlic, olive oil, vegetable stock, Sea salt, black pepper, Peel and dice the potatoes. Peel and bash the garlic clove. Rinse the rosemary sprig. Drain and rinse the [...]
Pasta, potato and chickpea soup - A cheap, healthy, substantial soup made entirely of storecupboard ingredients. Perfect for a weekday dinner! Deliciously filling and vegan too. - carrots, celery stick, potato, chopped parsley, conchiglie or other small pasta shapes, vegetable stock, tin chickpeas, olive oil, small onion, clove garlic, tomato puree, Chilli flakes, Sea salt, [...]