One Pot Chorizo, Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew
Delicious, warming and very easy this Chorizo, Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew is full of fab Spanish flavours and can be made in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for a busy weeknight! (Serves 4-6 depending on appetite.)
Servings 6 people
Calories 346kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red onion diced
- 200 g chorizo sliced or diced
- 3 cloves garlic crushed or grated
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- ½ - 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 400 g sweet potato roughly 1 medium one, cut into 1cm chunks
- 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
- 400 g tin chickpeas
- 200 ml water (possibly more if your pan is shallow)
- 100 g baby spinach
Instructions
- Place the oil and the onions in a large pan. Cook over a low heat for 3 minutes, until the onions are starting to soften. Add the chorizo and cook for a further 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic, paprika and chilli and cook for 1 more minute. Add a splash of water if it gets too dry.
- Add the sweet potato, tomatoes, chickpeas and water and bring to the boil. Turn down, cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the lid and cook for a further 5 minutes or until the sweet potato is cooked, then stir through the spinach and cook until just wilted – about 1 minute.
- Serve on its own or with bread or rice.
Notes
Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
Nutrition
Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 743mg | Potassium: 796mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 11600IU | Vitamin C: 14.3mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 3.3mg