Chickpea, chorizo & spinach stew

Chickpea, chorizo & spinach stew

Area: Spanish

Category: Pork

Ingredients

IngredientsMeasure
Extra Virgin Olive Oil4 tablespoons
Onion1 chopped
Carrots1 Diced
Celery1 Diced
Thyme3
Bay Leaves2
Garlic2 cloves chopped
Chorizo200g
Cinnamon1/4 tsp
Paprika1 teaspoon
Chickpeas800g
Sherry vinegar2 tblsp
Spinach400g

Instruction

  • step 1 Heat the oil in a large pan, then gently fry the onion for 3-4 mins until it begins to soften
  • Stir in the carrot, celery, thyme and bay leaves
  • Season, then cook for 2-3 mins, stirring occasionally
  • Add the garlic, chorizo, cinnamon and smoked paprika
  • Gently fry until the vegetables soften and the chorizo starts to release its oils and crisp up
  • step 2 Stir in the chickpeas, vinegar and 150ml water, then bring to a simmer for 1-2 mins until the chickpeas have heated up
  • Add the spinach, then stir through the chickpeas until it wilts a little
  • Remove from the heat, season to taste, then serve warm with crusty bread