Griddled vegetables with chickpeas & walnut sauce

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Total Time
20 Mins

Serves

4
Serving Size
338 g
Prep Time 0 Mins
Cook Time 20 Mins
Total Time 20 Mins

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 eggplant cut into 0.5cm long slices
  • 2 zucchinis cut into 0.5cm long slices
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 400 g can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 4 tomatoes chopped
  • 50 g California Walnuts chopped
  • 150 g Greek yogurt
  • 50 g pomegranate seeds

PREPARATION

  1. Brush the vegetable slices with a little oil and griddle or fry in batches for 2 minutes each side to give golden bar marks, set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a separate frying pan and fry the onion and 2 cloves garlic for 3-4 minutes, add the chickpeas and cumin then add the tomatoes and half the Walnuts and fry for 2-3 minutes. Season to taste.
  3. Mix together the yogurt, remaining garlic and Walnuts.
  4. Lay the vegetables on a large serving platter, top with the chickpea mixture. Spoon over the yogurt mixture and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds to serve.

Cooks tip: Swap the chickpeas for cannellini or kidney beans and add some fresh chilli for a little kick.

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Tip: Maximize California Walnuts fresh taste and quality by keeping them in your refrigerator or freezer.