Description
A hearty and flavorful Spanish stew featuring chickpeas and spicy chorizo, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained
- 200g authentic Spanish chorizo, sliced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups greens (spinach, kale, or zucchini)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers, stirring until softened—about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Slice the chorizo into rounds, then add it to the pot. Cook until browned, allowing the oil and spices to infuse the broth.
- Stir in drained chickpeas and canned tomatoes, ensuring everything is well mixed.
- Add smoked paprika, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes.
- Pour in broth, ensuring there’s enough to cover the chickpeas and chorizo. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Let your stew simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in your greens during the last five minutes cooking until wilted.
- Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, serving with crusty bread.
Notes
This stew can be customized with seasonal greens or different proteins. Browning the chorizo enhances the flavor significantly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chickpea stew, chorizo recipe, Spanish cuisine, comfort food, healthy stew