Mareco Chickpea Spinach Stew

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup (240 ml) crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable broth (or water)
• 1/4 tsp salt(optional)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper(optional)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Wash and roughly chop the spinach.

2. 2

   Cook (20 minutes): In a pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes until softened, then stir in garlic for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Cook (20 minutes): Add cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and turmeric; stir for 30 seconds to bloom the spices. Add crushed tomatoes and broth, then bring to a simmer.

4. 4

   Cook (20 minutes): Stir in chickpeas and simmer 10–12 minutes, partially covered, until the stew thickens slightly.

5. 5

   Cook (20 minutes): Add spinach and cook 2–3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper (if using), then stir in lemon juice (if using) and serve warm.