Chickpea, Chorizo & Spinach Stew
A hearty Spanish-style stew of chickpeas, crisp chorizo, vegetables, warming spices, and wilted spinach.
- 25 min
- 550 kcal
- Spanish
- Stew
Mellowpan tip: Ready in 25 min. A good one for a busy weeknight.

Ingredients
For 4 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Heat the oil in a large pan.
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Step 2:
Gently fry the onion for 3–4 minutes, until it begins to soften.
3–4 min -
Step 3:
Stir in the carrot, celery, thyme, and bay leaves. Season.
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Step 4:
Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2–3 min -
Step 5:
Add the garlic, chorizo, cinnamon, and smoked paprika.
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Step 6:
Gently fry until the vegetables soften and the chorizo starts to release its oils and crisp up.
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Step 7:
Stir in the chickpeas, vinegar, and 150ml water, then bring to a simmer for 1–2 minutes, until the chickpeas are heated through.
1–2 min -
Step 8:
Add the spinach and stir through the chickpeas until it wilts slightly. Remove from the heat, season to taste, and serve warm with crusty bread.








