A satisfying veggie meal which contains 4 of your 5-a-day in one go

Tomato & chickpea bake recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 aubergine, cut into cubes
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, plus a little extra for brushing
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 200g cherry tomato, halved
  • 400g can chickpea, rinsed and drained
  • 4 slices white baguette
  • 3 tbsp grated vegetarian parmesan style cheese
  • handful basil, to serve

Method

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Fry the aubergine and onion in the oil in a large pan for about 5 mins until softened and lightly coloured. Add the garlic, canned tomatoes, ½ can of water, 1 tsp oregano and a little pepper. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 mins. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and chickpeas for the final 2 mins cooking.

  • Spoon into a baking dish. Brush the bread with a little oil. Mix remaining oregano and Parmesan, then sprinkle over the bread. Sit the bread on top of the chickpea mix, then bake for 15-20 mins until crisp and golden. Scatter the basil over the top and serve with green veg or a salad on the side.

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