Spicy Kale & Chick Pea Stew

Spicy Kale and Chick-Pea Stew

serves 8

Ingredients

1 tin of chickpeas
1 pint water
2 large onions roughly chopped
3 large cloves garlic, chopped
2 tbsps olive oil
700g kale (remove toughest stems)
1 tin plum tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato puree
2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp sugar
1 bay leaf

Method

In a large saucepan sautee the onions and the garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions start to go transparent.Add the rest of the ingredients; bring to the boil and simmer, stirring now and then for an hour.If the stew gets too thick just add more water.

Season to taste.

Variations – this works well with a few good sausages or tofu chopped into 1” pieces added after the onions.

This is a nice filling autumn recipe that is good with steamed couscous, rice or hot French bread.

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