Homestyle Chickpea & Roast Veggie Stew

• Meanwhile, finely chop garlic. Drain and rinse chickpeas (see ingredients). Pick thyme leaves. • In a large saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook Nan’s special seasoning, chickpeas and half the garlic until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. • Add tomato paste, vegetable stock powder, thyme, the brown sugar, water and half the butter, then bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 4-5 minutes.

• Meanwhile, slice ciabatta in half lengthways. • In a small microwave-safe bowl, place the remaining butter and remaining garlic. Microwave in 10 second bursts or until melted. Season with salt. • Brush garlic butter over the cut sides of the ciabatta. • Place ciabatta directly on a wire oven rack and bake until heated through, 5 minutes.