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Main course · Algerian

Chakhchoukha-Style Chickpea and Tomato Sauce with Torn Flatbread

40 min Serves 4 ~550 kcal/serving ~£4.80 (£1.20/serving) Dairy-freeVeganVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 800 g chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 800 g chopped tomatoes
  • 300 ml vegetable stock
  • 4 flatbreads
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
550 kcal
Protein
22.5 g
Carbohydrate
72.8 g
of which sugars
11 g
Fat
15.3 g
of which saturates
2.2 g
Fibre
16.9 g
Salt
2.01 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a wide pan and cook the onion for 6 minutes until soft, then add the garlic, ground turmeric and ground coriander and cook for 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Pour in the chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until thickened.

  3. 3

    Stir in the chickpeas and simmer for a further 8-10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Toast or warm the flatbreads, then tear them into bite-sized pieces and divide between shallow bowls.

  5. 5

    Spoon the chickpea and tomato sauce over the torn flatbread and serve hot.

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