Spicy chickpeas, spinach and potatoes

30 August 2006

This cheap, filling and meat-free meal provides a good balance of vegetables, pulses and starchy carbohydrate. Serve this quick supper with extra bread, for a more filling meal.

Serves 2

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 300g/10½oz cooked potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 1 x 420g can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 100g/3½oz baby spinach leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan, add the onion, chilli powder, turmeric and coriander and fry for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Stir in the potatoes, chickpeas and tomatoes and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are tender
  3. Add the spinach leaves and coriander into the chickpea mixture, heat through for 2-3 minutes, until the spinach has wilted then serve.

Nutritional information

Each serving contains:

363 calories
18 g protein
59g carbohydrates
7 g fat

  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten free

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