Mediterranean Chickpeas

Mediterranean Chickpeas

 

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 medium red onion, diced

  • 1-3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • ½ - 1 tsp chilli powder, optional

  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes

  • 1 tin chickpeas, drained

  • ½ jar or 100g artichokes, drained

  • 1 cup vegetable stock

  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

  • 2-3 big handfuls spinach, packed

  • 50-100g crumbled feta, optional

  • Pinch of salt and pepper

  • Red chili flakes, optional

  • Handful fresh parsley, chopped to garnish

  • Option to add green vegetables

 

  Method

 

  1. Heat the oil over a medium heat in a large saucepan. Add the onions and sauté for 5 minutes to soften.

  2. Add the garlic, oregano, chilli powder and cook another minute.

  3. Stir in the tomatoes, chickpeas, artichokes, stock and vinegar. Bring to the boil and then reduce the heat down to a simmer. Let cook 15 or so minutes to thicken the sauce, stirring every so often.

  4. Stir in the spinach. Cover and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

  5. Season, garnish with red chili flakes and parsley, crumble over the feta, serve and enjoy!