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Spanish Andalusian Spiced Chickpea And Spinach Stew

Name: Spanish Andalusian Spiced Chickpea And Spinach Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 slice White bread, crust removed and cubed; 4 clove Garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 1 tbsp Sweet smoked paprika; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 300 g Cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 200 g Fresh baby spinach; 250 ml Halal vegetable broth; 1 tbsp apple vinegar

A rich Andalusian tapa featuring tender chickpeas cooked with vibrant fresh spinach, fragrant ground cumin, sweet smoked paprika, and a traditional fried bread picada thickness.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

Technique to learn

Majado Thickening

Grinding fried bread, garlic, and spices together into a paste to naturally thicken stews and add deep flavor.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat and fry the bread cubes and half the garlic until golden brown.
Step 2: Transfer fried bread and garlic to a small mortar or processor and grind into a thick spice paste with cumin and 2 tablespoons of water.

Step 3: Heat remaining olive oil in the same skillet and gently sauté remaining garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4: Stir in sweet smoked paprika, cooked chickpeas, and vegetable broth, bringing the skillet to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

Step 5: Stir in prepared bread paste to naturally thicken the sauce, followed by fresh baby spinach, stirring until spinach wilts completely.

Step 6: Finish with apple vinegar, season with salt and black pepper, and serve warm with warm crusty bread.

Cooking tips

Using fried bread paste is a traditional Andalusian technique called majado that adds velvety body to the stew naturally.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Spanish; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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