Description
Chorizo Chickpea Stew is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines spicy chorizo and creamy chickpeas, perfect for chilly evenings. This one-pot meal is packed with spices and colorful vegetables, making it a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quiet night in, this stew will warm you from the inside out. With easy preparation and minimal cleanup, you’ll want to make this recipe time and again.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz chorizo, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or yellow), chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop onion, bell peppers, and mince garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the diced chorizo until browned.
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Mix in chickpeas and canned tomatoes (juice included); stir well.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add cumin and smoked paprika; bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in fresh spinach right before serving, cooking until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 30mg