Leftover Duck and Chickpea Ragu
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
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Transform your roast duck leftovers into a rich, hearty, and comforting duck and chickpea ragu. This flavour-packed dish makes excellent use of the meat left on a duck carcass after roasting, turning it into a vibrant tomato-based sauce with chickpeas and vegetables. It’s quick, economical and incredibly versatile—perfect for serving with pasta, gnocchi, polenta, or even just some crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 red pepper
- 1 carrot
- 1 Tbsp tomato purée
- 1 cup chopped ripe or baby tomatoes
- 1 cup passata
- 1 chicken stock cube
- 1 tin chickpeas, drained
- 1 cup chopped cavolo nero or kale
- 2 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley, basil, or coriander
- Salt and pepper
- Oil for cooking
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion and garlic.
- Cut the carrot and red pepper into small pieces.
- Heat some oil in a casserole dish and soften the onion for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, cumin seeds, chilli, and oregano. Stir for a minute, then add the tomato purée.
- Stir for a few seconds to coat everything well, then add the chopped tomatoes and passata.
- Add enough water to cover well, then drop in the stock cube.
- Bring to the boil and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
- Add the drained chickpeas and cavolo nero or kale. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the shredded duck pieces and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Season to taste.
- Stir in the fresh herbs just before serving.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Budget - Everyday - Leftovers - Lunch - Main - One Pot - Quick & Easy - Stews - Supper
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Ingredients: - Duck & Goose
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Low Carb - Nut Free - Sugar Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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