Chickpea, chorizo & spinach stew
Ingredients
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil~4 tablespoons
- Onion~1 chopped
- Carrots~1 Diced
- Celery~1 Diced
- Thyme~3
- Bay Leaves~2
- Garlic~2 cloves chopped
- Chorizo~200g
- Cinnamon~1/4 tsp
- Paprika~1 teaspoon
- Chickpeas~800g
- Sherry vinegar~2 tblsp
- Spinach~400g
Instructions
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step 1
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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.
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step 2
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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.