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Chickpea & Spinach Stew (Spanish-Style)

Simple, satisfying Spanish potaje with chickpeas, spinach, smoked paprika and sherry vinegar.

5 June 2026
Chickpea & Spinach Stew (Spanish-Style)

Ingredients

  • 2 x 400g tins chickpeas, drained
  • 200g baby spinach
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 600ml vegetable stock
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt, crusty bread to serve

Method

  1. Soften onion and garlic in olive oil 8 min until starting to caramelise.
  2. Add paprika and cumin; cook 1 min. Add tomatoes and stock; simmer 10 min.
  3. Add chickpeas and spinach; cook until wilted (2 min).
  4. Stir in sherry vinegar; season well.
  5. Drizzle with extra olive oil; serve with crusty bread.