Chickpea & porcini ragu
Background
This Chickpea & porcini ragu is a vegan version, so it can be eaten by vegetarians, vegans and those on a healthy diet. It’s very easy to make, healthy and filling - perfect for a midweek supper or lunch. Serve it with (gluten-free) pasta, brown rice or wholesome bread. Add more chilli if you like it spicy!
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 25g dried porcini
- 1 tin of chickpeas (400g)
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400g)
- A pinch of dried chilli flakes
- 1 small handful of parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Chop the onion. Drain the chickpeas.
- Pour hot water over the dried mushrooms and let it stand for 10 minutes.
- Heat the oil and soften the onion for a few minutes. Add the garlic and stir for a minute.
- Remove the mushroom from the soaking water, roughly chop then add to the onion. Pour in the soaking water and the tin of chopped tomatoes.
- Season with salt & pepper, add some chilli flakes. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 25-30 minutes, until you get a thick sauce around the chickpeas.
- Sprinkle some chopped parsley on top just before serving.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - One Pot - Quick & Easy - Side - Stews - Supper
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Occasions: - Bonfire Night
- Ingredients: - Other Pulses
- Health and Diet: - 5:2 Diet - Combination - Dairy Free - Detox - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Cholestrol - Low GI - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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