Spicy pork with chickpeas and tomatoes

Serves 6–8

Ingredients:

½ cup olive oil

2 large onions, finely sliced

1½lb (675g) ground pork

6 garlic cloves, finely sliced

juice of 2 lemons

2 tsp cayenne pepper

2 x 14oz (400g) cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and drained again

large handful of flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

6 large tomatoes, chopped

Method:

1 Heat the oil in a large heavy-based pan, add the onions, and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until starting to soften. Add the pork and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until no longer pink.

2 Stir in the garlic, lemon juice, and cayenne and cook for 1 minute. Add the chickpeas and parsley, stir, then cook for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, stir to combine, then simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with a green salad and some crusty bread, if desired.

Spicy pork with chickpeas and tomatoes