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Chorizo Chickpea Stew (Spanish)
Spanish Chorizo Chickpea Stew is a hearty and delicious meal. A smokey spiced tomato sauce is packed with chorizo sausage and chickpeas. This recipe screams comfort in a bowl!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 224 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer , Soup
Cuisine:
Spanish
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups chorizo (2 smoked sausage, thinly sliced (see notes below))
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 large Jalapeño (seeds removed)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika (or paprika)
- 2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 bay leaf
- 14 oz canned crushed tomato
- 14 oz canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- In a large frying pan or small pot on medium high heat, add the olive oil and sliced chorizo. Sauté the chorizo for 5-6 minutes or until nicely browned.
- Add in the onion, garlic, jalapeno, oregano, paprika, chili powder and bay leaf. Sauté for 2-3 minute or until the onion is tender.
- Add the crushed tomato, chickpeas, chicken stock, salt and pepper. Stir until evenly combined.
- Bring to a simmer then lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes uncovered, stirring often, or until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
- Remove the bay leaf.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Chorizo Notes: if you cannot find smoked chorizo sausage, you may substitute for fresh chorizo sausage. Remove the casings and crumble the sausage meat. Pan fry until cooked through. You may also use a plant based chorizo for a vegetarian and vegan recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
224kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
559mg
(23%)
Potassium
406mg
(12%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1448IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 559mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 406mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1448IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.