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Bright Chickpea Roast with tomatillo and jalapeno

Weeknight-friendly Chickpea Roast with the tomatillo and jalapeno we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

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Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Serves2
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Bright Chickpea Roast with tomatillo and jalapeno
Method

How to cook it

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

Stir in the lime and the rest of the tomatillo and jalapeno flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the asparagus along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly 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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