Spanish Chickpea Stew

Serves: 4  |  Prep: 10mins  |  Cook: 20mins

Ingredients for Spanish Chickpea Stew:

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• ⅔ cup (160ml) vegetable stock
• 1 cup (170g) chickpeas
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 2 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 cup (240ml) passata  
• salt and pepper

Optional: For some additional protein add chicken or other as desired.

Directions for Spanish Chickpea Stew:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over a medium-high heat. Gently cook the onion and garlic for about 5 minutes, until softened.
 
Add the diced bell pepper and zucchini to the onions, season with salt and pepper and fry for a further 5 minutes. 
 
Increase the heat, add the vegetable stock, bring to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the chickpeas, oregano and smoked paprika. Finally, add in the passata, mix and cook for a further 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve. 

Serve with fresh crusty wholemeal rolls.