Recipe for Spicy Chickpea and Rainbow Chard Stew

Looking for a comforting, hearty, and nutritious meal that’s easy to make? Try this Spicy Chickpea and Rainbow Chard Stew! This vibrant and flavorful dish combines tender chickpeas, creamy coconut milk, and earthy rainbow chard, creating a delightful balance of textures and tastes. The stew is infused with warming spices like turmeric and paprika, bringing a touch of heat and depth to every spoonful. Perfect for vegetarians and meat lovers alike, this dish is ideal for a cosy family dinner or a casual get-together with friends. Serve it with naan or your favourite crusty bread, and enjoy the blend of colours and flavours that this stew has to offer.

Spicy Chickpea and Rainbow Chard Stew

Courses: Soups
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 55 mins
Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 2-3 Tbsp Farm Boy™ Portuguese Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 large onion diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 2 Tbsp fresh ginger minced
• 1½ tsp Farm Boy™ Ground Turmeric (22 g)
• 1 tsp Farm Boy™ Organic Paprika (48 g)
• 1 tsp Farm Boy™ Organic Chili Peppers (23 g) plus more for garnish
• 1 cup Farm Boy™ Italian Tomatoes (796 ml) chopped
• 2 cans Farm Boy™ Organic Chickpeas (398 ml) drained and rinsed
• 1 can Farm Boy™ Organic Coconut Milk
• 1 1/2 cups Farm Boy™ Organic Chicken or Vegetable Broth
• 1 bunch rainbow chard thick stems removed, torn into small pieces (about 6 cups)
• 1 lime juice
• salt and black pepper to taste
• mint and cilantro leaves for garnish
• Farm Boy™ Organic Plain Greek Yogurt (500 g) for garnish
• Farm Boy™ Flame Baked Original Naan (each) for serving

Directions:

1. Heat Farm Boy™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and translucent and is starting to brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Add Farm Boy™ Organic Turmeric, Farm Boy™ Organic Paprika, and Farm Boy™ Organic Chili Peppers and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add Farm Boy™ Italian Tomatoes, Farm Boy™ Organic Chickpeas, Farm Boy™ Organic Coconut Milk, and Farm Boy™ Organic Vegetable Broth, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until stew has thickened to your liking, about 35 to 40 minutes.
4. Add rainbow chard and cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add lime juice and adjust final seasoning.
5. Divide among bowls and top with mint and cilantro. Add a dollop of Farm Boy™ Organic Plain Greek Yogurt and drizzle with a bit more olive oil and a garnish of chili flakes. Serve with Farm Boy™ Flame-Baked Original Naan or bread.