Mediterranean Chickpea Stew

Name: Mediterranean Chickpea Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas (15 oz), drained, rinsed; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 cans canned diced tomatoes; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 4 cups baby spinach; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

A warmly spiced North African-style stew of chickpeas, tomatoes, and wilted spinach simmered in a fragrant cumin and paprika broth, finished with a squeeze of lemon and fresh parsley.

40 minEasyServes 4310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cans chickpeas (15 oz), drained, rinsed
3 tbsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cans canned diced tomatoes
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
4 cups baby spinach
1 lemon, juiced
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced yellow onion and cook for 5-6 minutes until softened.
2

Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp tomato paste; cook stirring for 1 minute until the paste darkens slightly.
3

Add 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; stir and toast for 30 seconds.
4

Add 2 cans drained, rinsed chickpeas (15 oz), 2 cans canned diced tomatoes, and 2 cups vegetable broth. Stir to combine, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 18-20 minutes until thickened.
5

Stir in 4 cups baby spinach and cook 1-2 minutes until wilted. Season with 1 tsp kosher salt.
6

Remove from heat, squeeze in juice from 1 juiced lemon, and stir. Serve topped with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.

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Questions

How long does Mediterranean Chickpea Stew take?

As written, 40 minutes: 10 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (20 minutes): "Stir to combine, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 18-20 minutes until thickened."

How do I know the sauce has reduced enough in Mediterranean Chickpea Stew?

Step 4 reads: "Stir to combine, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 18-20 minutes until thickened." Go by step 4, and note that a wider pan gets there faster. The usual test is that the sauce coats the back of a spoon and a finger drawn through it leaves a clean line.

Is there a substitute for smoked paprika in Mediterranean Chickpea Stew?

The entry for Mediterranean Chickpea Stew calls for 1 tsp smoked paprika. In its place: Sweet paprika with a small pinch of cumin, or a few drops of liquid smoke. Chipotle powder works if you want heat as well.

Can I use dried beans instead of canned in Mediterranean Chickpea Stew?

Yes. One 15-ounce can is about one and a half cups of cooked beans, which comes from a generous half cup dried. Soak them overnight and simmer until tender before you start the recipe. As written, the entry for Mediterranean Chickpea Stew uses 2 cans chickpeas (15 oz), drained, rinsed.

Can I make Mediterranean Chickpea Stew less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Mediterranean Chickpea Stew comes from 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. For a milder plate, halve the cayenne; nothing else in the method changes.

How do I store and reheat Mediterranean Chickpea Stew?

Refrigerate what is left of Mediterranean Chickpea Stew within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

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