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Braised Chickpea Ragu

This Mediterranean Ragu leans on feta and mint to do the heavy lifting. We braise the Chickpea for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.4 from 3,542 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook40 min
Serves6
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
Braised Chickpea Ragu
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the feta 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 braise until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

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

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

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped basil and serve while hot.

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

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