Spanish Chickpea and Spinach Stew
This hearty and flavorful Spanish stew features tender chickpeas and fresh spinach in a rich, paprika-spiced tomato broth. It's a comforting and nutritious meal that comes together quickly, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 40 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 259 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 clovegarlic, minced
- 1.5 tspsmoked paprika
- 0.5 tspground cumin
- 400 gdiced tomatoes, canned
- 480 mlvegetable broth
- 400 gchickpeas, canned, rinsed and drained
- 150 gfresh spinach
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)
Equipment
knife · cutting board · wooden spoon · large pot
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 2
Add the yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
- 3
Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 4
Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
About 3 min
- 5
Add the chickpeas to the pot. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
About 10 min
- 6
Stir in the fresh spinach a handful at a time, allowing it to wilt before adding more. Continue until all the spinach is incorporated and wilted.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: The spinach will reduce significantly in volume.
- 7
Season the stew with salt and black pepper to taste.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Cook’s note: This stew pairs well with crusty bread for dipping.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 258.6kcal
- Protein
- 10.5g
- Carbs
- 34.7g
- Fat
- 10.1g
- Fibre
- 9.6g
- Sugar
- 8.9g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store any leftover stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
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