No Chop! Polenta & Green Herby Chickpeas
Polenta is a fantastic Mediterranean alternative to the British mashed potato. Made from corn, it's full of beneficial antioxidants and we've topped ours with herby chickpeas for extra fibre and plant based protein.
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Notes
Alternatives:
chickpeas - butter beans, cannellini beans, kidney beans
red wine vinegar - white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, lemon
frozen spinach - fresh spinach, cavolo nero, cabbage, kale
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Ingredients
Method
Gather your ingredients.
Add half of the olive oil to the pan on medium heat. Add the freshly ground spices, garlic and cook for 60 seconds to infuse the oil.
Add the chickpeas, cook for one minute in the spices.
Add the tomatoes, spinach, paprika and red wine vinegar with plenty of seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile to make the polenta add the polenta to a saucepan with boiling water, red pesto, remaining olive oil and seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes or according to packet instructions.
Spread the polenta on a plate, pile on the chickpeas, garnish with parsley and enjoy.
Notes
Alternatives:
chickpeas - butter beans, cannellini beans, kidney beans
red wine vinegar - white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, lemon
frozen spinach - fresh spinach, cavolo nero, cabbage, kale
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