Brazilian-Inspired Chickpea Stew
with Sweet Peppers & Cilantro
Cooking time
15 minutes
Servings
2/4
Calories
640 /serving
When we think Brazil, we think warm temperatures, bright colours and lots of energy. That’s all captured in a robust vegetarian stew with a smoky, saucy coconut base. It comes together quickly and conveniently over pre-cooked basmati scattered with fresh cilantro.
We will send you:
- 14g Cilantro
- 2 Sweet peppers
- 60ml Coconut curry sauce
- 30ml Ginger-garlic purée
- 398ml Chickpeas (canned)
- 227g Pre-cooked basmati rice
- 8g Smoky Mexican Moments spices (smoked paprika, cumin powder, garlic flakes, coriander powder, paprika, oregano, black peppercorns, allspice, cloves, cinnamon)
Contains: Mustard
You will need:
Large high-sided pan
Microwave
Oil
Salt & pepper (S&P)
Strainer
Total Fat
12 g
Saturated Fat
2 g
Sodium
760 mg
Total Carb
108 g
Sugars
9 g
Protein
24 g
Fibre
26 g
Preparation
Start the stew
- Halve, core and medium-dice the sweet peppers.
- In a large, high-sided pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high.
- Add the sweet peppers and sauté, 3 to 4 min., until beginning to soften; season with the spices and S&P.
- Add the ginger-garlic purée and sauté, 30 sec. to 1 min., until fragrant.
Finish the stew
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
- To the pan, add the chickpeas, curry sauce and ¾ cup water (double for 4 portions).
- Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 min., until beginning to thicken; season with S&P.
Warm the rice
- Meanwhile, poke small holes in the bag of rice.
- Microwave, 1 ½ to 2 min., until heated through.
- Transfer to a bowl; season with S&P.
Finish & serve
- Pick the cilantro leaves off the stems; thinly slice the leaves.
- Divide the rice between your bowls.
- Top with the stew.
- Garnish with the cilantro. Bon appétit!
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