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Spiced Chickpea Stew

Cultural Context

Spiced Chickpea Stew has roots in Mediterranean cuisine, particularly in Spain where chickpeas are a staple ingredient. This hearty dish reflects the region's love for legumes and spices, often enjoyed as a comforting meal during colder months. Today, variations of chickpea stew are popular worldwide, celebrated for their versatility and nutritional benefits.

SpanishESmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
250 g chickpeas
1 carrot
1 onion
2 cloves of garlic
1 cinnamon stick
2 bay leaves
1 dried chili (optional)
3 cloves
1 tsp salt
1 liter water
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tomato
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp sweet paprika
1 tbsp spicy paprika
200 g spinach

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor while crushed tomatoes are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier but canola oil is usually cheaper.

1

Soak 250 g chickpeas in water for 12 hours.

2

In a pressure cooker, add soaked chickpeas, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 bay leaves, 1 dried chili (optional), 3 cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1 liter of water.

3

Cook in the pressure cooker for 25 minutes.

4

In a separate pan, heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over low to medium heat.

5

Add 1 onion, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; sauté until softened.

6

Add 1 garlic clove and 1 tomato; cook for a few minutes.

7

Stir in 1 tsp cumin, 1 tbsp sweet paprika, and 1 tbsp spicy paprika; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

8

Add the cooked chickpeas and vegetables from the pressure cooker to the pan.

9

Stir in 200 g spinach and cook for 10 minutes over low to medium heat.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

pressure cookerpan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-freenut-free

Also Known As

Chickpea CurryGarbanzo Bean Stew
Local Name: Estofado de garbanzos especiados

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