Chorizo & Chickpea Summer Stew Recipe
A vibrant and hearty Chorizo & Chickpea Summer Stew combining smoky chorizo, sweet roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, and tender chickpeas in a thickened tomato sauce. This one-pan dish is perfect for a flavorful, comforting meal served with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 200g chorizo ring, sliced into thin coins
- 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 600g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 450g jar roasted red peppers, drained and cut into large strips
- 100g spinach
- 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained
- 100ml water
- Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, to finish
- Crusty bread, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the crushed garlic, thyme sprigs, and smoked paprika, stirring for a few minutes until aromatic.
- Cook the chorizo: Add the sliced chorizo to the pan and stir for about two minutes until it releases its flavorful oils.
- Add vinegar: Splash in the sherry vinegar and let it bubble for about a minute to deglaze the pan and enhance the flavor.
- Add vegetables and chickpeas: Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, and drained chickpeas. Pour in 100ml of water and add a pinch of seasoning.
- Simmer the stew: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low to simmer gently. Cook for approximately 15 minutes until the tomatoes soften and the sauce thickens.
- Season and finish: Adjust seasoning to taste, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil for richness, and remove the thyme sprigs.
- Serve: Serve the stew hot, accompanied by crusty bread for dipping and enjoying the delicious sauce.
Notes
- Use good quality smoked paprika for a deep, smoky flavor.
- If you prefer spicier stew, opt for spicy chorizo.
- Make sure to drain the chickpeas well to avoid a watery stew.
- The crusty bread is essential for soaking up the rich sauce.
- For a gluten-free option, serve with gluten-free bread or omit the bread altogether.
Keywords: Chorizo stew, chickpea stew, summer stew, Spanish recipe, one-pan meal, smoky paprika stew
