Pork Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 35 mins
Not Too Tricky
Serves:
6
Energy
1348kj
320kcal
One Pan Pork with Spinach and Chickpeas
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Simple and satisfying, this Moroccan-inspired One Pan Pork with Spinach and Chickpeas is easy effort and low cost – making it the perfect midweek meal. Give it a go!
This recipe is part of our budget-friendly collection, which contains many recipes that feed a family of 4 for £6, or cost under £1.50 per head*.
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 25-30 mins
Serves: 4
Cooking Skill: Not Too Tricky
Ingredients
500g lean pork mince
(5% fat)
2 teaspoons oil
1 large onion, peeled and cut into wedges
2 tablespoons garlic paste or purée
2 teaspoons ras el hanout or Moroccan seasoning
150g frozen peppers, optional
1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes
100ml hot vegetable stock
1 x 400g can chickpeas, drained
400g potatoes, skin on and cut into small chunks
Large handful fresh baby spinach leaves
Method
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over moderate heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Step 2
Add the mince, garlic paste or purée, and ras el hanout or Moroccan seasoning. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the mince is coloured.
Step 3
Add the peppers and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, stock, chickpeas, and potatoes. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked.
Step 4
Remove from heat and add the spinach leaves. Cover and set aside for 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
Stir gently and serve with warm flatbreads.
Tips and Serving Suggestions
Serve with warm flatbreads.
*Cost per serving based on proportion of ingredients used to make the dish. Total cost of ingredients calculated based on average price across four British supermarkets. Prices correct as of 11.07.25; but are subject to change due to fluctuations in ingredient prices.
Each serving provides
Based on 5% fat lean British pork mince
16%
Fat
9.4g
13%
Saturates
2.5g
13%
Sugars
9.9g
11%
Salt
0.7g
12%
% of an adult's Reference intake
Typical energy values per 100g:
329kJ,
78kcal,
2.3g fat,
0.6g saturates
If different cuts of meat are used, then the nutrition info may vary
Method
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over moderate heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Step 2
Add the mince, garlic paste or purée, and ras el hanout or Moroccan seasoning. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the mince is coloured.
Step 3
Add the peppers and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, stock, chickpeas, and potatoes. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked.
Step 4
Remove from heat and add the spinach leaves. Cover and set aside for 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
Stir gently and serve with warm flatbreads.
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