Chickpea Stew With Spinach
A hearty tomato-based chickpea stew flavored with cumin, smoked paprika, garlic, and lemon, with tender spinach stirred in at the end.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt, then cook until the vegetables soften.
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Step 2
Add the garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste. Stir over medium heat until fragrant and the tomato paste darkens slightly.
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Step 3
Stir in the tomatoes, chickpeas, vegetable stock, black pepper, and ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt. Increase to high heat and bring the stew to a boil.
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Step 4
Reduce to low heat and simmer uncovered until the broth thickens and the carrots are tender.
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Step 5
Stir in the spinach over low heat and cook until completely wilted.
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Step 6
Remove the pot from the heat, stir in the lemon juice, and serve the stew hot.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Wash the spinach thoroughly. Refrigerate leftovers in shallow containers within 2 hours, use within 3 to 4 days, and reheat until steaming throughout.
Risk factors
- soil or grit remaining on spinach
- burns from hot liquid
- improper cooling or storage of leftovers