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.

Questions

How long does Mediterranean Chickpea Stew keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Mediterranean Chickpea Stew?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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