Careme Recipes

Location: Roosevelt Square (1026 NE 64th St)

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.

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.

Portuguese-Style Chickpea & Potato Skillet

A drier Portuguese-style chickpea skillet with potatoes, peppers, and tomato, inspired by rustic Iberian flavors. Good when you want something closer to a hash than a saucy stew.

Ingredients

  • Organic Yellow Potato 3 small, parboiled or microwaved until just tender $2.59
  • Orange Bell Pepper 1, sliced $3.29
  • Sweet Onion 1 small, sliced $1.43
  • Organic Garlic, 3 CT 3 cloves, minced $2.89
  • Organic Roma Tomatoes, 16 OZ 1 to 2 tomatoes, chopped $2.99
  • Organic Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped or substitute parsley $1.79
  • Lemon 1/2 $0.99
  • Chickpeas 2 cans, drained and rinsed pantry
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp pantry
  • Sweet paprika 2 tsp pantry
  • Smoked paprika 1/2 tsp pantry
  • Red pepper flakes pinch pantry
  • Salt to taste pantry

Instructions

  1. Cut the 3 small Organic Yellow Potatoes into bite-size pieces after parboiling or microwaving until just tender.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and cook 5 to 7 minutes until browned in spots. Remove to a plate.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, then cook 1 sliced Sweet Onion and 1 sliced Orange Bell Pepper for 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Add 3 minced cloves Organic Garlic, 2 teaspoons sweet paprika, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Stir 30 seconds.
  5. Add 1 to 2 chopped Roma tomatoes and cook 4 to 5 minutes until jammy.
  6. Stir in 2 cans chickpeas and the browned potatoes. Season with salt and cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is hot and coated.
  7. Finish with chopped cilantro or parsley and a squeeze from 1/2 Lemon.
  8. Serve as is, or with toast and a fried egg if you keep eggs on hand.

Cook time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $14-19 plus pantry chickpeas and spices

Health notes: Balanced and hearty, with good fiber and moderate calories; olive oil adds richness, while peppers and tomatoes provide vitamin C.

Drink pairing: Light red such as Portuguese Dao or a chilled rosΓ©.

Portuguese-Inspired Chickpea, Cabbage & Carrot Soup

A bright, brothy Portuguese-inspired chickpea soup with cabbage and carrot. It uses very seasonal WA produce for mid-March and keeps the flavor profile simple and rustic.

Ingredients

  • Organic Green Cabbage 3 cups shredded $1.10
  • Organic Carrot Bag, 16 OZ 2 carrots, sliced $1.69
  • Sweet Onion 1 small, diced $1.43
  • Organic Garlic, 3 CT 3 cloves, minced $2.89
  • Organic Roma Tomatoes, 16 OZ 1 large, chopped $2.99
  • Italian Parsley Bunch 2 tbsp chopped $1.29
  • Lemon 1/2 $0.99
  • Chickpeas 2 cans, drained and rinsed pantry
  • Olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp pantry
  • Sweet paprika 1 1/2 tsp pantry
  • Bay leaf 1 pantry
  • Vegetable broth or water 4 cups pantry
  • Salt to taste pantry
  • Black pepper to taste pantry

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 small diced Sweet Onion and 2 sliced carrots. Cook 5 to 6 minutes until beginning to soften.
  3. Add 3 minced cloves Organic Garlic and 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika. Stir for 30 seconds.
  4. Add 1 chopped large Roma tomato, 3 cups shredded Organic Green Cabbage, 1 bay leaf, and a pinch of salt. Cook 3 minutes, stirring often.
  5. Add 2 cans chickpeas and 4 cups broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Lightly mash a spoonful of chickpeas against the side of the pot to give the soup a bit more body.
  7. Finish with black pepper, chopped Italian Parsley, and a squeeze from 1/2 Lemon.
  8. Serve hot with olive oil drizzled on top if desired.

Cook time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $12-16 plus pantry chickpeas and spices

Health notes: Very fiber-forward and lighter than a stew, with plenty of vegetables and modest fat.

Drink pairing: Vinho Verde, dry cider, or sparkling water with citrus.

Shopping list
  • Sweet Onion 1 medium, diced, 1 small, sliced, 1 small, diced
  • Organic Garlic, 3 CT 4 cloves, minced, 3 cloves, minced, 3 cloves, minced
  • Organic Roma Tomatoes, 16 OZ 2 medium tomatoes, diced, 1 to 2 tomatoes, chopped, 1 large, chopped
  • Organic Green Kale 2 cups chopped
  • Lemon 1/2, 1/2, 1/2
  • Italian Parsley Bunch 2 tbsp chopped, 2 tbsp chopped
  • Organic Yellow Potato 2 small, diced, 3 small, parboiled or microwaved until just tender
  • Chickpeas 2 cans, drained and rinsed, 2 cans, drained and rinsed, 2 cans, drained and rinsed
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp, 2 tbsp, 1 1/2 tbsp
  • Sweet paprika 2 tsp, 2 tsp, 1 1/2 tsp
  • Smoked paprika 1/2 tsp, 1/2 tsp
  • Bay leaf 1, 1
  • Vegetable broth or water 2 cups, 4 cups
  • Salt to taste, to taste, to taste
  • Black pepper to taste, to taste
  • Orange Bell Pepper 1, sliced
  • Organic Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped or substitute parsley
  • Red pepper flakes pinch
  • Organic Green Cabbage 3 cups shredded
  • Organic Carrot Bag, 16 OZ 2 carrots, sliced

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