25 Minute Chickpea Chorizo Stew

5 from 4 votes

25 Minute Chickpea Chorizo Stew

This delicious dish of Chickpeas and Chorizo in a flavorful tomato sauce is ready in less than 25 minutes! Serve on its own or over rice or polenta for an amazing dinner.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Spanish

Servings: servings

Calories: 567kcal

Author: Kate

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 lb uncooked chorizo sausage , removed from casing
14 oz can chickpeas , drained and rinsed
28 oz can diced tomatoes with juices (see notes)
4 cups baby spinach
¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: chopped cilantro or scallions for garnish

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok, and add the chorizo, diced onion, and minced garlic. Break up the chorizo with a spatula and brown over high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. The chorizo does not have to be fully cooked yet.
Add the drained chickpeas and the whole can of diced tomatoes with the juices, and give it a stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the tomato sauce has reduced and thickened to your liking.
Add salt and pepper to taste (if needed - chorizo is sometimes pretty salty), then stir in the fresh spinach and parsley, gently pushing the greens into the cooking liquid until wilted. Remove from heat, and garnish more fresh parsley or chopped green onions. Serve over rice, polenta, pasta, or with a side dish of your choice.

Notes

What kind of chorizo to use: Use uncooked, ground chorizo, the kind that looks like ground beef or uncooked Italian sausage. If you can't find chorizo, you can use sweet or spicy Italian sausage, and season it with this awesome chorizo seasoning.

What kind of diced tomatoes to use: I LOVE using fire-roasted diced tomatoes because they have a little bit of a smoky flavor and that gorgeous char (use two 14-oz cans). Regular diced tomatoes will work just fine. If you want to add a little spice or more smokiness, you can use a can of diced tomatoes with green chilies (use three 10-oz cans), or chili-ready diced tomatoes (use two cans).

Nutrition