Whole Food, Plant-Based Recipe Chickpea Spinach Stew

Ingredients

• ¾ cup onion, small diced
  

• 2 garlic cloves, minced
  
• 1-2 tsp smoked pimentón paprika (Spanish medium-hot)
  
• 2 T tomato paste
  
• 1 cup chickpeas, cooked plus reserve cooking liquid
  
• 1 bunch organic spinach (approximately 5 cups), washed
  
• and chopped
  
• 2 T lemon juice, plus zest from whole lemon

Instructions

1. In a skillet over a medium heat, using water/broth, sauté the diced onions, until they become transparent.
2. Add garlic and cook for another few minutes.
3. Stir in paprika until fully combined. If onions are sticking add a bit more water/broth.
4. Add cooked chickpeas plus 1 cup reserved cooking liquid (possibly more).
5. Lower heat and cook for 15-20 minutes at a slow simmer.
6. Add spinach, zest, lemon juice.
7. Cook until spinach is wilted and flavors are mingled.
8. Serve in a bowl, with sweet potato and any other vegetables.

Chef's Notes