Chickpea Basil Sauté

Ingredients

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 onions, sliced

˝ tsp cumin seeds

1 small red pepper, cut into strips

1 tbsp water

3 spring onions, chopped

2x400g tins chickpeas, rinsed and drained

2 bunches fresh basil, chopped

170g brown rice, cooked and kept hot

sprigs of basil, to garnish

 

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large non stick frying pan over medium high heat. Add the onions and cumin seeds and cook, stirring frequently for 7 minutes.

2. Add the red pepper and water. Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook for 2 minutes. Add the spring onions and chickpeas and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the basil. Serve with rice and garnish with sprigs of basil.

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