Chickpea Stew
Chickpea Stew might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. This gluten free and dairy free recipe serves 4. One serving contains 406 calories, 23g of protein, and 21g of fat. It is perfect for Autumn. Head to the store and pick up pepper flakes, bay leaves, roasted peppers from a jar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium pot overmedium-high heat. Season chicken withsalt; add to pot and cook, turning once,until browned, 8–10 minutes.
Transfer to aplate. Reduce heat to low and let oil cool for1 minute; add garlic and cook, stirring often,until fragrant, 30–60 seconds.
Add cumin,tomato paste, and red pepper flakes; stiruntil a smooth paste forms, about 1 minute.
Add reserved chicken with any accumulatedjuices, along with bay leaves and 4 cupswater. Scrape up any browned bits. Bring to aboil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer,uncovered, occasionally stirring, untilchicken is tender, about 20 minutes.
Transfer chicken to a plate.
Add chickpeasto pot; bring to a simmer and cookfor 5 minutes. Shred chicken; add to stew.
Add red peppers. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoonsoil and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; simmer for1 minute. Season with salt and more lemonjuice, if desired. Divide bread cubes amongbowls. Ladle soup over.
Per serving: 483 calories, 22 g fat, 47 g carbohydrate