Spanish Chickpea Stew

This Spanish Chickpea Stew is packed full of many different flavors from herbs and spices, spinach, tomatoes and raisins.  This dish is unique and perfect for an easy dinner after a cold day.  Need other simple soup ideas?  Check out this post about how to build your own soup. 

Makes: 6 Servings

Ingredients
3 Tbs olive oil, or vegetable oil of your choice
2 tsp fresh garlic, minced
2 cups fresh onions, peeled, diced
2 tsp sweet paprika
½ tsp ground cumin
1 package (10 oz) frozen spinach
1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans/chickpeas, low sodium, drained, rinsed
​1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, low sodium
¾ cup golden raisins
1 cup canned vegetable broth, low sodium
1 Tbs red wine vinegar

Optional: ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.  
  3. Mix in paprika, cumin, and spinach and cook for 7 minutes.
  4. Add garbanzo beans, raisins, tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. 
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 7-10minutes, or until raisins are plump.
  6. Add vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 ½ cups

Calories: 280
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Protein: 9g
Sodium: 220mg
Carbohydrates: 44g
Added Sugar: 0g
Fiber: 9g