This Spanish Chickpea Stew is packed full of many different flavors from herbs and spices, spinach, tomatoes and raisins. This dish is unique and perfect for an easy dinner after a cold day. Need other simple soup ideas? Check out this post about how to build your own soup.
Makes:6 Servings
Ingredients
3 Tbs olive oil, or vegetable oil of your choice
2 tsp fresh garlic, minced
2 cups fresh onions, peeled, diced
2 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 package (10 oz) frozen spinach
1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans/chickpeas, low sodium, drained, rinsed
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, low sodium
3/4 cup golden raisins
1 cup canned vegetable broth, low sodium
1 Tbs red wine vinegar
Optional: 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Mix in paprika, cumin, and spinach and cook for 7 minutes.
- Add garbanzo beans, raisins, tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 7-10minutes, or until raisins are plump.
- Add vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Serve hot.
