Name: One Pot Chorizo and Chickpea Stew
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 225 g chorizo ring; 1 onion; 2 x 400g tins of chickpeas; 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes; 500 ml water; 200 g spinach; A large bunch of parsley

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There’s nothing better than a hearty one pot stew, and this chorizo and chickpea stew with spinach is one of my favourites.

Chorizo is a great flavour sensation. I love the warming, smokiness of it and this unapologetic stew is packed full of its big flavour.

This is a fast evening meal so it gives you the satisfaction of a hearty stew without the hours of cooking! It’s ready in just 20 minutes.

The Ingredients

Chorizo – use one that is as spicy or as mild as you like. This will bring most of the flavour, so make sure it’s a good one.
Onion – a large brown or yellow onion will do the trick.
Chickpeas – you can substitute these for any other beans, but chickpeas bring a great texture to the broth. You could use butter beans if you like, like in my One Pot Chicken, Chorizo and Butter Bean Stew.

Chopped tomatoes– or use passata for a richer sauce.
Spinach – a big bag of fresh spinach is perfect for this dish! I love chorizo and spinach together – they’re a match made in heaven.
Parsley – fresh parsley adds the perfect finishing touch. You could also use chives, like in my Creamy Chorizo and Pea Gnocchi.

Top Tips

Cooking the chorizo Keep a close eye on the chorizo and stir often. You want it to crisp up on both sides without getting burnt – this needs regular stirring.
Get ahead This stew can be frozen. Cool thoroughly then freeze for up to three months. Make sure you defrost and bring back to the boil before serving.
To serve The chickpeas make this hearty enough to eat by itself, but you could also serve with a good sourdough loaf or mashed potato.