Chickpea, chorizo & spinach stew

Chickpea, chorizo & spinach stew

For a healthy, warming supper that takes little effort or time, you can’t beat this simple one-pan dish

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Method

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

PER SERVING

487 kcalories, protein 23g, carbohydrate 27g, fat 33 g, saturated fat 9g, fibre 8g, sugar 6g, salt 3.36 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, June 2009.

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  • 2009-06-05 09:04:01.891795

    Jenny Lamb rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Easy and tasty - we'll definitely have it again - but perhaps missing a certain something to make it really special. Next time we're going to make it without the carrot which stuck out in terms of texture and taste.

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  • 2009-06-16 00:15:05.898474

    Viv1945 commented on this recipe

    Its June! why is the recipe for a hearty warming stew ?

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  • 2009-06-16 00:15:21.954443

    Viv1945 commented on this recipe

    Its June! why is the recipe for a hearty warming stew ?

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    2009-06-16 12:08:19.390331

    Jen commented on this recipe

    It might be June, but in Britain, we have many cold and miserable evenings, even in the summer! So a recipe like this is just perfect!! This recipe is very hearty and tasty. Will definately make this again.

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  • 2009-06-18 16:17:55.040304

    ClairSP commented on this recipe

    This was really nice! I must say it tasted better than it looked...but thats because i added a tin of chopped tomatoes to bulk it out and used frozen rather than fresh spinach which did not look quite as appetising. However it tasted delicious. I used sweet potato instead of carrot which worked both in terms of texture and adding colour to the dish and also I used red wine vinegar instead of sherry vinegar. Will definitely be making again.

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  • 2009-06-26 13:25:31.789504

    Frantic Flapjack rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    This was an "okay" supper dish but nothing special. It lacked something and needed a kick - maybe vegetable stock instead of water to add some extra flavour - although I did add a tin of chopped tomatoes which helped a bit.

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  • 2009-08-12 10:31:08.234664

    Beth rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really enjoyed this. Didn't seem to have any cinnamon in so used some mixed spice, aside from that did everything as per recipe and it was great.

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  • 2009-08-22 19:29:51.552359

    Liezel rated and commented on this recipe

    2 stars

    Just ok, wont make it again.

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  • 2009-10-08 19:38:30.387979

    BigCeeGee commented on this recipe

    Absolutely marvellous! Didn't have any thyme so used dried basil instead, but it still was gorgeous.

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  • 2009-11-16 19:34:12.270126

    Tara rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Really tasty easy mid week meal, i used stock instead of water and added 150ml red wine. Will def be doing it again.

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  • 2009-11-19 12:59:34.613717

    mrs r rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Quite nice. Good for a week night tea but not amazing. I added stock & tomatoes to give extra flavour which helped.

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  • Binder photo Sue

    2010-05-20 14:50:37.341228

    Sue commented on this recipe

    I can tell by reading the ingredients that this is not a good camping recipe! Thyme & bay leaves! Why not mixed herbs?. Cinamon, paprika, sherry vinegar...in a rucksack? I don't think so.

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  • 2010-06-08 16:26:23.507681

    VictoriaC commented on this recipe

    Does this use cooking chorizo or the dried variety?

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  • Binder photo Han

    2010-07-23 16:43:11.67152

    Han rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Replaced the sherry vinegar for red wine, and the water for veg stock - was excellent and would make again!

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  • 2010-10-11 20:23:51.80491

    kerrip commented on this recipe

    I replaced the carrots with fresh sweetcorn and runner beans as that's what I had to use up (they worked very well). I replaced the chorizo with bacon for the same reason, plus I added stock instead of water and mixed dried herbs instead of thyme and bay leaves. It was delicious - lovely with the patatas bravas (also on this website). I was worried it wouldn't make it onto plates as it was so tasty to eat whilst cooking!

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  • 2011-12-15 16:16:41.397548

    TracyJane rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    I thought this was OK, but it didn't have as strong a flavour as I expected - in fact I found it a little bland.I used frozen spinach as there was some in the freezer. I think I will use stock next time I make it instead of water. I think it could also do with more liquid, as it seemed a bit too dry and not very 'stewy'. Worth experimenting with though, and I will make again with changes.

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  • 2012-01-04 19:22:58.038589

    Joanne rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    My husband and I thought this was a quick and tasty tea - added vegetable stock rather than just water after reading previous reviews.

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  • 2012-01-08 22:30:01.236484

    DrFabio commented on this recipe

    Really enjoyed this! I upped the spices and used chicken stock instead of just water, but found it really flavoursome.

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  • 2012-04-23 11:56:46.559726

    thespanishcook rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    really good as my personal view point the cinamon dries the liquid down giving it a extra texture i'm spanish and i love my countries food!

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  • 2013-05-02 22:28:51.309286

    SundewSparkle rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Absolutely gorgeous, the spinach made it so buttery. Would make again and again!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

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487 kcalories, protein 23g, carbohydrate 27g, fat 33 g, saturated fat 9g, fibre 8g, sugar 6g, salt 3.36 g

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