SPICY KALE AND CHICK-PEA STEW

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Onion     Tomato     Stew     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Spice     Kale     Chickpea     Bell Pepper     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 14 cups, serving 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups dried chick-peas, soaked overnight in enough water to cover them by 4 inches, drained, and rinsed
10 cups water
2 large onions, chopped coarse
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 green bell peppers, chopped coarse
1 1/2 pounds kale, coarse stems discarded and the leaves washed well and chopped
two 28-ounce cans plum tomatoes including the juice, chopped
a 6-ounce can tomato paste
2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried orégano
1 teaspoon dry hot red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sugar
1 bay leaf
steamed couscous or rice as an accompaniment

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan simmer the chick-peas in the water, covered partially, for 1 1/2 hours, or until they are tender. In a heavy kettle cook the onions and the garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are golden, add the bell peppers, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 10 minutes. Add the chick-peas with the cooking liquid, the kale, the tomatoes with the juice, the tomato paste, the chili powder, the thyme, the orégano, the red pepper flakes, the cumin, the sugar, and the bay leaf, bring the liquid to a boil, and simmer the stew, stirring ocassionally, for 1 hour. Discard the bay leaf, season the stew with salt, and serve the stew on the couscous or rice.

Anny Sahani33
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when you get home from work.


Nikelwa Nikks
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the spices help to warm you up.


Shumaila Tabasum
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I'm not a big fan of kale, but I really enjoyed this stew. The chickpeas and broth were so flavorful that I didn't even notice the kale.


Laxman Kumarydv
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover kale and chickpeas. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


Taraji Easterling
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually double the recipe so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Game changer
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Ccr Thebe
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This stew was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The kale and chickpeas were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful.


Marie Commond
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The kale and chickpeas were a great combination and the broth was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jose A. Garza
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This stew was delicious! I made it for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the kale and chickpeas.


Nash henry
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I loved the simplicity of this recipe. It was easy to follow and the ingredients were easy to find. The stew turned out great and was a perfect weeknight meal.


Purnalal Maharjan
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This stew was a hit with my family! The kale and chickpeas were cooked perfectly, and the broth was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


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