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Spanish Chickpea and Spinach Stew

Name: Spanish Chickpea and Spinach Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: spanish
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 3 clove garlic minced; 1.5 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 400 g diced tomatoes canned; 480 ml vegetable broth; 400 g chickpeas canned, rinsed and drained; 150 g fresh spinach; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)

This hearty and flavorful Spanish stew features tender chickpeas and fresh spinach in a rich, paprika-spiced tomato broth. It's a comforting and nutritious meal that comes together quickly, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 40 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 259 kcal

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Mise en place

Ingredients

2 tbspolive oil
1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
3 clovegarlic, minced
1.5 tspsmoked paprika
0.5 tspground cumin
400 gdiced tomatoes, canned
480 mlvegetable broth
400 gchickpeas, canned, rinsed and drained
150 gfresh spinach
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

garnish

2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Equipment

knife · cutting board · wooden spoon · large pot

The method

Step by step

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
2
Add the yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
3
Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4
Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
About 3 min
5
Add the chickpeas to the pot. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
About 10 min
6
Stir in the fresh spinach a handful at a time, allowing it to wilt before adding more. Continue until all the spinach is incorporated and wilted.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: The spinach will reduce significantly in volume.
7
Season the stew with salt and black pepper to taste.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Cook’s note: This stew pairs well with crusty bread for dipping.

Per serving

Nutrition

75%Score

Calories: 258.6kcal
Protein: 10.5g
Carbs: 34.7g
Fat: 10.1g
Fibre: 9.6g
Sugar: 8.9g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store any leftover stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.