Mareco Spicy Chickpea Stew

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup (240 ml) crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes (or cayenne)
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable broth (or water)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt(optional)
• to taste black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Measure spices and liquids.

2. 2

   Cook (25 minutes): In a pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Cook (25 minutes): Add cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, and chili flakes; stir for 30 seconds to bloom the spices. Add crushed tomatoes and broth, then simmer 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Cook (25 minutes): Stir in chickpeas and simmer 5 minutes more until thickened and heated through. Season with salt and black pepper.

5. 5

   Finish: Turn off the heat and stir in lemon juice. Serve hot.