Name: Humble Stew with Tomatoes, Potatoes, and Chickpeas
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 ½ tsp salt; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; ½ tsp crushed red chili flakes; Ground black pepper, to taste; 2 (13.5-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed, or 3 cups cooked; 2 to 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 cups water; 2 tbsp capers, drained and chopped; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; ½ cup pitted black olives, crushed or chopped; 3 to 4 cups cooked pasta, grain, couscous, or polenta (warm)

From the humblest of pantry ingredients; forgotten potatoes, canned tomatoes, and dried chickpeas, comes a delicious, bright, and satisfying stew. Perfect for spring!

1 tbsp oilor use water for an oil-free version

1 large onion, chopped

1 ½ tsp salt

3 large garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp paprika

1 tsp ground cumin

½ tsp crushed red chili flakes

Ground black pepper, to taste

2 (13.5-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed, or 3 cups cooked

2 to 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes

1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

2 cups water(use about half the volume of the tomato can)

2 tbsp capers, drained and chopped

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

½ cup pitted black olives, crushed or chopped

To Serve

3 to 4 cups cooked pasta, grain, couscous, or polenta (warm)

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally until onions start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, paprika, cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper. Cook for another few minutes until garlic and spices are fragrant.

Add chickpeas, potatoes, crushed tomatoes, capers, lemon juice, and water. Simmer for about 30 minutes, until potatoes are soft and the broth is reduced and thickened.

To serve, spoon couscous or polenta into bowls. Ladle stew on top. Garnish with black olives and enjoy!