Description
Chickpea & Spinach Stew is a vibrant and aromatic dish that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. This hearty Eid side is packed with nutritious ingredients like chickpeas and fresh spinach, simmered in fragrant spices for a rich, flavorful experience. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy dinners at home, this stew is easy to prepare and visually appealing. Serve it with crusty bread or fluffy rice for a complete meal that celebrates tradition and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cumin, paprika, and turmeric; cook for an additional 2 minutes to release the spices' flavors.
- Add crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the chickpeas and let them cook for about 5 minutes.
- Fold in the fresh spinach and allow it to wilt into the stew for another 5 minutes.
- Simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg