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16 October 2020

Moroccan-seasoned chickpea, spinach and quinoa stew

 I knew I wanted chickpeas, and wasn't quite sure what else to do with them.  I was tempted by the thought of a not quite Buddha bowl, but then it was a horrible day so I decided I fancied some comfort food.  And this was dead easy!  Serves 4.

1/2 cup dried chickpeas, soaked and then cooked for 12 minutes in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot (or use 1x400 g tin, drained and rinsed.  Your call!)
2 small red onions, peeled and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 chunk butternut, peeled and diced
1 tin chopped tomatoes, plus 1 tinful water
1/2 cup quinoa
Salt
1/2 teaspoon harissa spices
1 tsp Moroccan seasoning
1 tsp ras el hanout
(or 2 tsp of whichever one of those you prefer)
1/2 tsp all-purpose seasoning
A few sprays of cooking oil
1/2 packet of spinach, wilted under boiling water and roughly chopped.

Put the onion and garlic into a heavy-based pan with the cooking oil, and allow to cook for a few minutes, then add the rest of the ingredients.  Bring to the boil, and allow to simmer for about 15-20 minutes.  Add the spinach and stir until it wilts, then serve at once.

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