CHORIZO, CHICKPEAS, LENTILS AND GREENS

This is a simple, pungent, meal in a bowl, made mainly from ingredients you're likely to have in the cupboard. Very good for a quick midweek dinner. You can add more chard if you like, or use other greens – cabbage, kale, shredded Brussels sprouts or spinach. Serve on its own or with crusty bread. If you're avoiding meat, this still tastes great without the chorizo. This reheats and freezes well.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Put the lentils in a large saucepan, add water to cover, bring to boil, simmer for 20 minutes, until tender. Drain.

Step 2

Heat the oil, fry chorizo, onion, garlic. Add spices and chilli. Fry for a couple more minutes.

Step 3

Add tomatoes, chickpeas, greens steaks, stock. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Add the leafy greens and the lentils back to the pan and continue to simmer for a couple of minutes until they are warmed through. Season. Add lemon juice to taste.