Spiced Chickpea and Spinach Stew
A hearty chickpea and spinach stew with aromatic East African spices.
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Ingredients
- 400 g chickpeas (canned, drained)
- 200 g spinach (fresh)
- 2 medium tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 500 ml vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
Method
- 1
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion, garlic, and ginger; cook until onion is translucent.
- 3
Stir in cumin, paprika, and cinnamon; cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add tomatoes and cook until soft.
- 5
Add chickpeas and broth; bring to a boil.
- 6
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 7
Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- 8
Season with salt and garnish with parsley.
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