Name: Hearty Chickpea and Spinach Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 0.25 tsp turmeric; 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz), undrained; 1 can chickpeas (15 oz), rinsed and drained; 2 cups vegetable broth; 5 oz fresh spinach; salt to taste; black pepper to taste; fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. 2. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. 3. Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until fragrant. 4. Stir in diced tomatoes (undrained), rinsed chickpeas, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer. 5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. 6. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. 7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.