Servings: 4 🍽️
Prep Time: 10 minutes ⏱️
Cooking Time: 25 minutes 🔥
Total Time: 35 minutes ⏲️
📝 Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
1 onion, finely chopped 🧅
3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
1 red bell pepper, diced 🫑
1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes 🍅
2 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 🧆
2 cups fresh spinach 🌱
1 teaspoon ground cumin 🌿
1 teaspoon smoked paprika 🌶️
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 🌾
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 🔥
2 cups vegetable broth 🍲
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 🧂
Juice of 1/2 lemon 🍋
Fresh parsley, for garnish 🌿
👩🍳 Instructions:
Sauté the Base:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in garlic and red bell pepper; cook for 2 more minutes until fragrant. 🧅🧄🫑
Add the Spices:
Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute to release their aroma. 🌿🔥
Build the Stew:
Add the diced tomatoes, chickpeas, and vegetable broth. Stir well, bring to a simmer, and let cook for 10–12 minutes to allow flavors to blend. 🍅🧆
Add the Spinach:
Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes. 🌱
Finish and Serve:
Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm. 🍋🌿🍲
💡 Tips:
For extra depth, add a tablespoon of tomato paste with the spices. 🍅
Serve with crusty bread, couscous, or over rice. 🍞🍚
Add feta or olives for a heartier Mediterranean touch. 🧀🫒
Enjoy your comforting Mediterranean Chickpea & Spinach Stew — vibrant, healthy, and full of flavor! 😋🌞