Cabbage With Chickpeas

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Ingredients

  • 3 onions, peeled and finely sliced
  • 1 unwaxed lemon, skin grated to remove zest
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (400 g) can chickpeas
  • 300 g cabbage
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced and mixed with
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 30 fresh mint leaves, about

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil and when it is very hot, add the onions, stirring for 4-5 minutes until they begin to flop and go light brown in patches.
  2. Reduce the heat, add the lemon zest and cook, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes until the onions have melted into a slippery, reduced slop.
  3. Meanwhile, drain and rinse the chickpeas.
  4. Shake dry.
  5. Remove the stalk from the cabbage and shred into strips.
  6. Wash and shake dry.
  7. Take the mint leaves and shred finely.
  8. When the onions are ready, stir in the chickpeas, together with 1/2 tsp salt and a generous grinding of pepper.
  9. Cook for a few minutes, then add the cabbage.
  10. Increase the heat and stir for 2-3 minutes, as the cabbage wilts and merges with the rest of the dish.
  11. Add 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 100ml water, the garlic paste and shredded mint.
  12. Stir well and cook for 3-4 minutes before turning off heat.
  13. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  14. Leave to rest and cool slightly before topping with a dollop of yoghurt.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

517 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.8g 16% DV
Total Fat 35.3g 45% DV
Carbs 44.4g 16% DV
Fiber 3.5g 12% DV
Sugar 13.5g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10091mg 100% DV
Potassium 444.3mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 4mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 56.5mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 8mg 9% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 133mg 10% DV
Iron 4.1mg 23% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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