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Portuguese-Inspired Chickpea, Kale & Tomato Stew

A Portuguese-inspired chickpea stew for 2 with onion, garlic, tomato, greens, and a bright lemony finish. It borrows from Portuguese home-style flavors by using olive oil, sweet paprika, bay, and parsley rather than Indian masala spices.

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Ingredients

  • Sweet Onion 1 medium, diced $1.43
  • Organic Garlic, 3 CT 4 cloves, minced $2.89
  • Organic Roma Tomatoes, 16 OZ 2 medium tomatoes, diced $2.99
  • Organic Green Kale 2 cups chopped $2.99
  • Lemon 1/2 $0.99
  • Italian Parsley Bunch 2 tbsp chopped $1.29
  • Organic Yellow Potato 2 small, diced $2.59
  • Chickpeas 2 cans, drained and rinsed pantry
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp pantry
  • Sweet paprika 2 tsp pantry
  • Smoked paprika 1/2 tsp pantry
  • Bay leaf 1 pantry
  • Vegetable broth or water 2 cups pantry
  • Salt to taste pantry
  • Black pepper to taste pantry

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 diced Sweet Onion and cook 5 to 7 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
  3. Stir in 4 minced cloves Organic Garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  4. Add 2 teaspoons sweet paprika and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; stir briefly so the spices bloom without burning.
  5. Add 2 diced Organic Yellow Potatoes, 2 diced Roma tomatoes, 1 bay leaf, and a pinch each of salt and black pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add 2 cans chickpeas and 2 cups broth or water. Bring to a simmer and cook 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the broth slightly thickens.
  7. Stir in 2 cups chopped Organic Green Kale and cook 3 to 5 minutes until tender.
  8. Finish with chopped Italian Parsley and a squeeze of 1/2 Lemon. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  9. Serve in bowls with crusty bread, if you have it.

Cook time: 50 minutes

Estimated cost: $13-17 plus pantry chickpeas and spices

Health notes: Fiber-rich and filling, with plant protein from chickpeas and plenty of greens; naturally dairy-free and easy to keep light.

Drink pairing: Vinho Verde or a crisp dry white blend.

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