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Baked Chickpea with pomegranate and mint

Our tested Baked Chickpea Slaw: golden, generous, and balanced with pomegranate and mint. Serves 2 people with plenty to go around.

4.6 from 1,872 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook40 min
Serves2
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Baked Chickpea with pomegranate and mint
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the pomegranate and mint elements, and pat the chickpea dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the chickpeas and bake until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the tahini and the rest of the pomegranate and mint flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the cherry tomatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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