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Pork Belly, Chickpeas & Creamed Parsley

An indulgently good recipe that hits all the right spots.

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Pork Belly, Chickpeas & Creamed Parsley

Ingredients

250 Pork Belly
1 OnionDiced
1 Can ChickpeasDrained
1 Bunch ParsleyFresh
0.5 Cup Heavy/Double Cream
1 tsp GarlicMinced
1 tsp ThymeDried or fresh

Method

1

Fire up the bbq and cook the pork belly for around 15-18 minutes. Once ready, remove from the heat and leave on the side.

2

In a medium size pot, heat olive oil and half a cup of diced onions for 4-5 minutes.

3

Add in minced garlic, thyme and parsley. Cook through.

4

Then add in your drained chickpeas. Cook for another 5 minutes. Set aside.

5

For the sauce, add parsley, lemon juice, olive oil in a blender until mixed through.

6

Pour it into a small pan then add in half a cup of double cream. Mixing through gently on a low heat. Remove and season.

7

Serve on a large plate, add your chickpeas, chopped pork belly and top with the parsley sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

I’ve taken two of my favourite things: pork and chickpeas, to create a dish worth savouring. 

Preparation doesn’t take too long and you will end up with an impressive dish, that all the family will enjoy!

Recipe from https://hungryfifi.com/recipes/pork-belly-chickpeas-creamed-parsley/

Fifi

Fifi

Persian by heritage, British by upbringing. Currently writing The Bahrain Almanac, out end of 2026.

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