One of the great things about working from home is having access to a complete kitchen at lunchtime. So In ‘The Hungry Translator’ I’ll be sharing some quick, tasty recipes that you can fit into a busy day – or just whenever!
Here’s a really quick and healthy lunch that takes less than 15 minutes to make.
Serves one
1. Spray a nonstick pan with oil. Finely slice half a red onion and cook for 2 minutes until it begins to soften.
2. Drain a 400 g tin of chickpeas and add half to the pan with 1/2 tbsp tomato purée, 1/2 tbsp harissa and 100 ml hot vegetable stock.
3. Cook until most of the liquid is absorbed and the chickpeas are just a little saucy. Stir in some chopped fresh coriander.
4. Serve with a warmed wholemeal pitta bread, rocket salad and a dollop of hummus.
Adapted from a recipe by Kate Ford. Check out her amazing vegan food blog, The Veg Space.
On my bookshelf is a copy of ‘Lost in Translation: Misadventures in English Abroad’ by Charlie Croker, a collection of hilarious translation mistakes from around the world. This book had me giggling out loud, so be warned: in the words of the Sunday Times reviewer, it’s quite simply “Too funny for public transport”!
