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Chickpeas & Spinach Stew

Seasoned with ginger, garlic & cumin, Chickpeas & Spinach Stew is hearty, healthy, delicious and quick to make.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 322kcal

Ingredients  

  • 1 small sweet onion - trimmed & quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic - peeled
  • 1 inch fresh ginger - peeled
  • 1 poblano or cubanelle pepper - seeded & roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz canned chickpeas - drained
  • 12 oz bag fresh baby spinach
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa - for serving
  • cilantro - optional for serving

Instructions

  • While the rice or quinoa is cooking as the package instructs, begin working on the Chickpeas & Spinach Stew. 
  • Place the pepper, onion, garlic & ginger in a blender or food processor.  Blend until smooth.
  • With the cooktop on medium high- heat the olive oil in a very large stock pot (large enough to contain the fresh spinach).  Toast the cumin and mustard seeds in the oil until they sizzle and pop.
  • Pour the onion & pepper puree into the pan and stir to combine.  Allow it to simmer and stir from time to time until it has browned a little and most of the liquid has evaporated. 
  • Add in the diced tomatoes and chickpeas.  Stir to combine it all well, season with salt and pepper and let it come to a simmer.  Allow it to cook for about 5 more minutes then turn the heat to low and pile the spinach on top.
  • Cover the pan or pot tightly with a lid or aluminum foil for 2-3 minutes, allowing the spinach to wilt.  Remove from the stove, stir and serve over a bed of rice or quinoa.  Top with cilantro if you’d like.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Chickpeas & Spinach Stew
Amount per Serving
Calories
322
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Sodium
 
656
mg
29
%
Potassium
 
1207
mg
34
%
Carbohydrates
 
56
g
19
%
Fiber
 
10
g
42
%
Sugar
 
10
g
11
%
Protein
 
13
g
26
%
Vitamin A
 
8341
IU
167
%
Vitamin C
 
71
mg
86
%
Calcium
 
220
mg
22
%
Iron
 
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.