Chunky Chorizo, Bean and Thyme Casserole

  • 100g sliced chorizo
  • 1 chopped red onion
  • 2 crushed garlic cloves
  • 1 chopped red chilli
  • 15g thyme leaves
  • 400g tin of chickpeas, drained
  • 400g tin of mixed beans in chilli sauce
  • 400g chopped tomatoes
  • 200ml chicken stock
  • Chopped coriander
  • Fry the chorizo in a large lidded pan for 4 mins, then remove with a slotted spoon and leave the flavoured oil in the pan. Stir the onion, chilli and garlic into the hot oil and cook for 4 mins.
  • Add the chorizo back to the pan with the chickpeas, thyme, mixed beans and some seasoning. Cook for 2 mins, then stir in the chopped tomatoes and stock. Cover the pan and simmer for about 10 mins. Remove the lid, simmer for 5 mins to thicken, then serve with a scattering of coriander and some crusty bread.
35 mins
4 serving