Chickpea & Tomato Stew

Jovial’s Chickpea Stew is a hearty, vegetarian dish that can be prepared in no time at all. The combination of simple ingredients with the perfect blend of spices will keep you warm this winter! Enjoy with a slice of crusty bread for a warming winter dish that hits all the right notes.

Instructions

1. Drain the chickpeas over a medium bowl to catch the cooking liquid.
2. Pour the tomatoes into a large deep bowl, using your hands or a fork, crush the tomatoes. Set aside.
3. In a deep 10-inch skillet sauté the onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic over medium heat until softened.
4. Add the drained chickpeas, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper and continue to cook for 1 minute.
5. Stir in the tomatoes and 3 tablespoons of the reserved cooking liquid, reduce the heat and simmer for 8 minutes.
6. Add the swiss chard and cook for 3 minutes until the swiss chard wilts and the stew thickens.
7. Turn off the heat and stir in the parsley and cilantro.
8. Serve immediately.