Basil & lemon chickpeas with mackerel

Name: Basil & lemon chickpeas with mackerel
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps olive oil, plus extra for drizzling; 1 bunch spring onion, sliced; 1 large garlic clove, crushed; 1 zest lemon and tablespoon of juice; 2 x 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 150 milliliters vegetable stock; 85 grams SunBlush tomato, halved; 4 fillets mackerel fillets, skin on; 1 large bunch basil

If you have about 25 minutes to spend in the kitchen, Basil & lemon chickpeas with mackerel might be a super gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian recipe to try. This main course has 372 calories, 35g of protein, and 24g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up basil, spring onion, vegetable stock, and a few other things to make it today. Users who liked this recipe also liked Orzo Salad with Artichokes, Tomatoes, Chickpeas, Feta & Lemon Basil Dressing, Grilled Lemon-Basil Pork Chops with Lemon-Basil Orzo #GrillPorkLikeASteak, and Grilled Whole Mackerel with Lemon, Oregano, and Olives.

Instructions

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large, shallow pan.

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Add the spring onions, garlic and lemon zest, then cook for 2 mins until the onions are tender but still very green.

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Onion

Add the chickpeas, then stir until well coated in the onion mixture. Lightly crush with a potato masher, then add the stock and tomatoes. Simmer for 3-4 mins or until the liquid is absorbed, then set aside to cool slightly.

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Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Season the mackerel fillets on both sides and fry for 3 mins each side, starting on the skin side. Youll probably need to cook these in two batches.

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Add the basil and a squeeze of lemon juice to the chickpeas, then season to taste. To serve, spoon the warm chickpeas onto serving plates, drizzle with a little extra olive oil and top with the mackerel fillets.

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