Spanish Chickpea & Spinach Stew Recipe

Name: Spanish Chickpea & Spinach Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 ounces chickpeas DRAINED& RINSED; 4 cups chicken OR VEGETABLE STOCK; 1/4 cup olive oil; 6 garlic cloves PEELED; 3 slices white bread CRUST REMOVED; 2 tablespoons spanish paprika; 1 pinch saffron threads OR 1/4 TSP AZRAFRAN; 3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar SPANISH; 1/2 pound spinach OR CHOPPED CHARD LEAVES- WASHED; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

15 ounces chickpeas DRAINED& RINSED
4 cups chicken OR VEGETABLE STOCK
1/4 cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves PEELED
3 slices white bread CRUST REMOVED
2 tablespoons spanish paprika
1 pinch saffron threads OR 1/4 TSP AZRAFRAN
3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar SPANISH
1/2 pound spinach OR CHOPPED CHARD LEAVES- WASHED
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt
pepper

1
Combine the chickpeas and stock in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
2
In a saute pan, combine the olive oil and garlic. Cook over medium heat until the garlic is lightly browned.
3
Remove the garlic and add the bread. Cook until the bread is lightly browned.
4
Remove the pan from the heat and let cool slightly. While the pan is off the heat add the paprika, saffron to the remaining olive oil. Add the vinegar immediately so the paprika doesn't burn. Stir to combine and set aside. Place the garlic & bread into a mortar bowl and using a pestle, mash the bread and garlic into a paste.
5
Add the cumin and garlic mixture to the paprika and combine.
6
Add the spinach or chard to the simmering chickpeas and cook for a minute or two or until the spinach is wilted.
7
Add the paprika and garlic mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes while stirring. Salt & pepper to taste.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 ounces chickpeas DRAINED& RINSED, 4 cups chicken OR VEGETABLE STOCK, 1/4 cup olive oil, 6 garlic cloves PEELED, and more.

Yes, Spanish Chickpea & Spinach Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spanish Chickpea & Spinach Stew

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