May 04, 2016 / In food , pork / Tagged as: chorizo, chickpeas, tomatoes, parsley

Chorizo with chickpeas

Total Cook Time

15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 400g chorizo thickly sliced
  • 2 X 400g cooked chickpeas
  • 3 tsp smoked paprika
  • 300g cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 bunch thick leaved parsley roughly chopped

Method

  1. Preheat a pan on high heat. Add chorizo. No oil necessary as its so fatty.
  2. Cook for a few minutes until golden.
  3. Add chickpeas and parika. Stir in. Cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the tomatoes. Cook for a minute to soften the tomatoes slightly.
  5. Taste and add salt if necessary.
  6. Stir in parsely and serve immediately.
  7. Crusty bread can make a good accompaniement [optional].

Note: Tinned chickpeas are good. Dried chickpeas? Make a big batch and freeze in ziploc bags.Chickpeas, especially the dried ones, are cheap and a great source of protein, fibre and minerals. They are filling and make a great replacement for pasta, rice or potatoes.