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French · Dessert

Dijon and tarragon Chickpea Cake

Our tested Stir-Fried Chickpea Cake: elegant, generous, and balanced with dijon and tarragon. Serves 4 people with plenty to go around.

4.7 from 3,750 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook15 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Dijon and tarragon Chickpea Cake
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the dijon and tarragon elements, and pat the chickpea dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the chickpeas and stir-fry until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the dry white wine and the rest of the dijon and tarragon flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the courgette along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the topping and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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