Easy Chorizo Stew with Sweet Potato and Chickpeas
This Spanish inspired hearty stew has texture, flavours and goodness all in one pan. A perfect weekday meal ready in just over 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 354kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4-6 links chorizo, sliced 1/2 inch wide
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 yellow/orange/red pepper, sliced
- 2 sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1-28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1-15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp dried oregano (fresh 2 tsp)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (fresh 2 tsp)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 zucchini, cut into quarters
- garnish with parsley, cilantro, or sour cream
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, then add onion and sauté for about 3-5 minutes. Add sliced chorizo, and sauté until sausage is cooked through. Then add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- While stirring, add coloured pepper, and sweet potato. Cook for about 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chickpeas, salt, oregano and thyme. Simmer for about 20-25 minutes, partially covered, stirring occasionally. The last 10 minutes, add the zucchini and continue cooking without a lid until the sweet potatoes and zucchini have softened. The liquid will reduce and the sauce should have thicken.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, cilantro, sour cream, cheese or your favourite toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 2095mg | Potassium: 690mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 17624IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg