Spiced Chickpea and Tomato Stew
This hearty Spiced Chickpea and Tomato Stew is a quick and easy dish that brings together the rich flavors of sautéed onions, garlic, and ginger with the warmth of spices. The creamy chickpeas are complemented by fresh cherry tomatoes and vibrant baby spinach, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or as a meal prep option, this stew is full of texture and flavor. Serve it hot with crusty bread or over rice for a delightful culinary experience.
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Servings
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Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
olive oil
2 tablespoons (none)
red onion
1 (finely sliced)
garlic cloves
3 (finely sliced)
freshly grated ginger
2 teaspoons (grated)
green chilies
2 (seeded and finely chopped)
sea salt
1 teaspoon (none)
canned chickpeas
800 g (drained)
water
1/4 cup (none)
ground cumin
1 teaspoon (none)
turmeric
1/2 teaspoon (none)
fresh ground black pepper
to taste (none)
lemon juice
1 tablespoon (none)
cherry tomatoes
250 g (halved)
baby spinach leaves
100 g (none)
Instructions
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1. Heat a large deep frying pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
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2. Once the oil is shimmering, add the finely sliced red onions, garlic, freshly grated ginger, chopped green chilies, and sea salt. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions become translucent and soft.
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3. Stir in the drained chickpeas, water, ground cumin, turmeric, and fresh ground black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the water has evaporated and the chickpeas are heated through.
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4. Add the cherry tomatoes to the pan and gently cook for another 2 minutes, allowing them to soften and release their juices.
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5. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, adjusting seasoning to taste if necessary.
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6. Finally, fold in the baby spinach leaves and let them wilt slightly before serving.
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7. Serve the stew warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spiced Chickpea and Tomato Stew?
It is a hearty, quick, and easy dish featuring sautéed aromatics, creamy chickpeas, fresh cherry tomatoes, and baby spinach.
Is this recipe suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, it is a vegetarian and vegan-friendly dish.
How many ingredients are required?
The recipe requires 14 ingredients in total.
What oil is used for cooking?
The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
How much red onion should I use?
You need 1 red onion, finely sliced.
How many garlic cloves are in the stew?
The recipe uses 3 finely sliced garlic cloves.
What is the amount of ginger needed?
You need 2 teaspoons of freshly grated ginger.
Are there chilies in this recipe?
Yes, it includes 2 green chilies that are seeded and finely chopped.
How much salt is added?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of sea salt.
How many chickpeas do I need?
You need 800 grams of canned chickpeas, which should be drained.
How much water is added during the cooking process?
The recipe requires 1/4 cup of water.
What spices provide the flavor in this stew?
The primary spices are ground cumin, turmeric, and fresh ground black pepper.
How much lemon juice is used?
The recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
What type of tomatoes are used?
The recipe uses 250 grams of halved cherry tomatoes.
What type of greens are included?
100 grams of baby spinach leaves are folded in at the end.
How long should I sauté the aromatics?
The onions, garlic, ginger, and chilies should be sautéed for about 5 minutes until soft.
How long do the chickpeas cook?
The chickpeas and spices are cooked for an additional 5 minutes until the water evaporates.
How long do the cherry tomatoes need to cook?
The cherry tomatoes should be gently cooked for 2 minutes until they soften.
When is the lemon juice added?
The lemon juice is stirred in after the pan is removed from the heat.
How is the spinach prepared in the dish?
The spinach is folded in at the very end and allowed to wilt slightly from the residual heat.
What is the suggested serving temperature?
The stew should be served warm.
What are some serving suggestions?
It is delicious served with crusty bread or over rice.
Is this recipe good for meal prep?
Yes, it is tagged as an excellent meal prep option.
Is this a one-pot meal?
Yes, it is a one-pot dish prepared in a large deep frying pan.
What is the texture of the dish?
The dish features creamy chickpeas and vibrant, slightly wilted spinach in a spiced tomato base.
How much turmeric is needed?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric.
How much cumin is needed?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of ground cumin.
Can I garnish the stew?
Yes, you can garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Is the ginger ground or fresh?
The recipe specifies 2 teaspoons of freshly grated ginger.
What is the first step of the recipe?
The first step is to heat olive oil in a large deep frying pan over medium-high heat.