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Lentil & Chickpea Tomato Stew

A cumin-scented stew of two kinds of pulses, fresh tomato and spinach, served over rice.

28 min total1 serving600.1 kcal / serving
high-proteinhigh-fibrebudgetfamily-friendlycomfort-food

600.1

Calories

30.3g

Protein

102.5g

Carbs

25.7g

Fibre

9.9g

Fat

Ingredients

  • a third of a tin of lentils, drained
  • a third of a tin of chickpeas, drained
  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped
  • half an onion, chopped
  • a handful of frozen spinach
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp rapeseed oil
  • 100g cooked rice

Method

  1. 1Fry the onion in the oil for 4 minutes, add the cumin.
  2. 2Add the tomatoes and 100ml water and simmer for 8 minutes.
  3. 3Stir in the lentils, chickpeas and spinach and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. 4Serve with the rice.

Swaps and tips

  • A squeeze of lemon helps absorb the iron from the plant foods.

Around £1.12 per serving at supermarket own-brand prices (estimate).

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