Chickpea, chorizo & spinach stew

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• Jenny Lamb

  05 June 2009

  Jenny Lamb rated and commented on this recipe

  

  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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• Viv1945

  16 June 2009

  Viv1945 commented on this recipe

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

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• Viv1945

  16 June 2009

  Viv1945 commented on this recipe

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

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• Jen

  16 June 2009

  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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• ClairSP

  18 June 2009

  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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• Frantic Flapjack

  26 June 2009

  Frantic Flapjack rated and commented on this recipe

  

  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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• Beth

  12 August 2009

  Beth rated and commented on this recipe

  

  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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• Liezel

  22 August 2009

  Liezel rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Just ok, wont make it again.

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• BigCeeGee

  08 October 2009

  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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• Tara

  16 November 2009

  Tara rated and commented on this recipe

  

  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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• mrs r

  19 November 2009

  mrs r rated and commented on this recipe

  

  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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• Sue

  20 May 2010

  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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• VictoriaC

  08 June 2010

  VictoriaC commented on this recipe

  Does this use cooking chorizo or the dried variety?

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• Han

  23 July 2010

  Han rated and commented on this recipe

  

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

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• kerrip

  11 October 2010

  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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• TracyJane

  15 December 2011

  TracyJane rated and commented on this recipe

  

  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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• Joanne

  04 January 2012

  Joanne rated and commented on this recipe

  

  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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• DrFabio

  08 January 2012

  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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• thespanishcook

  23 April 2012

  thespanishcook rated and commented on this recipe

  

  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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• SundewSparkle

  02 May 2013

  SundewSparkle rated and commented on this recipe

  

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

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Ingredients

• 3-4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 onion , chopped
• 1 carrot , finely diced
• 1 celery stick, finely diced
• few thyme sprigs
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
• 200g chorizo , diced
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp hot smoked paprika
• 2 x 410g/14oz cans chickpeas , rinsed and drained
• 1-2 tbsp sherry vinegar
• 400g bag spinach leaves, washed and drained

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Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Prep 15 mins

Cook 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3-4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 onion , chopped
• 1 carrot , finely diced
• 1 celery stick, finely diced
• few thyme sprigs
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
• 200g chorizo , diced
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp hot smoked paprika
• 2 x 410g/14oz cans chickpeas , rinsed and drained
• 1-2 tbsp sherry vinegar
• 400g bag spinach leaves, washed and drained

PER SERVING

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

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