A quick and nutritous meal using chickpeas.
700g pumpkin (peeled and cut into 2cm pieces)
4 rashers of bacon (chopped)
1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 red onion (thinly sliced)
1 clove garlic (chopped)
1 bunch English spinach (trimmed)
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 orange
400g can chickpeas (rinsed)
120g feta (crumbled)
Cook pumpkin in lightly salted water for about 5 minutes or until just tender. Drain.
Meanwhile, cook bacon in a non-stick pan over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes or until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towel.
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes or until onion is soft.
Add spinach, nutmeg, cayenne pepper and stir. Add pumpkin and orange juice and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes. Stir through chickpeas and 120g feta. Serve topped with bacon pieces.
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