MOROCCAN CHICKPEA AND SPINACH STEW

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Make and share this Moroccan Chickpea and Spinach Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Stew

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas
1 teaspoon ground cumin
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 slice white bread, crust removed
2 tablespoons paprika
1 pinch saffron (optional)
2 tablespoons vinegar (sherry or red wine)
1/2 lb spinach, washed
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place chickpeas and cumin in large saucepan.
  • Add enough water to barely cover chickpeas. Set aside.
  • Saute garlic in olive oil in small pan over medium to low heat.
  • Remove garlic when browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Set aside.
  • Toast bread until golden in same pan about one minute per side.
  • Remove bread and turn off heat.
  • Add paprika and saffron, followed immediately by vinegar to keep paprika from burning.
  • Pound garlic and browned bread in a mortar or glass bowl to make a thick paste.
  • Bring chickpeas to a low boil, then add spinach, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add paprika-saffron mixture and garlic bread paste to create a thick stew.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.1, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 726.5, Carbohydrate 57, Fiber 12.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 13.5

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