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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 o...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. Read more 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. 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.

Why is this healthy?

Diet

Pescatarian Vegetarian

ALTERNATIVELY

Vegan

Ingredients

Serves 4

Metric Imperial

olive oil

coriander seeds

freshly ground

fennel seeds

freshly ground

black pepper

crushed

garlic cloves

finely grated

chickpeas (can)

drained and rinsed

tomatoes

grated

spinach (frozen)

thawed

paprika

red wine vinegar

polenta

water

boiling

red pesto

parsley

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Ingredients

Serves 4

Metric Imperial

olive oil

coriander seeds

freshly ground

fennel seeds

freshly ground

black pepper

crushed

garlic cloves

finely grated

chickpeas (can)

drained and rinsed

tomatoes

grated

spinach (frozen)

thawed

paprika

red wine vinegar

polenta

water

boiling

red pesto

parsley

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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.

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