Chickpea Chorizo And Chicken Stew With Mt Tam Cheese Food

EASY CHICKEN, CHORIZO AND CHICKPEA STEW

Steps:

• Place the oil, onion and pepper in a wide and fairly deep saucepan. Fry over a low heat, with the lid on, for 3-5 minutes, until the onions and peppers have softened. Stir occasionally.
• Add the chorizo and cook for 1 more minute with the lid off. Stir occasionally.
• Add the garlic, chilli flakes and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 more minute with the lid off. Stir occasionally.
• Tip in the tomatoes and chickpeas. Then add the diced chicken, stock cube and black pepper. Bring to the boil, then turn down low and simmer for 15 minutes with the lid off, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally.
• Serve with brown rice, greens and a glass of Rioja... or whatever accompaniments you prefer!

CHORIZO & CHICKPEA STEW

Steps:

• In a frying pan, fry the chorizo, onion and garlic for 5 mins or until the chorizo is browning on the outside. Drain the excess oil, then stir in the spices.
• Pour in the tomatoes, lemon juice, chickpeas and seasoning. Bubble for 5 mins more to thicken slightly, then sprinkle over the parsley. Serve with toasted sourdough.

CHORIZO & CHICKPEA SUMMER STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat, add the garlic, thyme and smoked paprika, and stir for a few minutes, then tip in the chorizo and stir for another couple of minutes until its oil is released. Splash in the sherry vinegar and let it bubble for a minute or so.
• Add the tomatoes, peppers, spinach and chickpeas along with 100ml water and a pinch of seasoning. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the tomatoes have softened and there is a thickened sauce, about 15 mins. Adjust the seasoning and finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Serve with crusty bread.