Chorizo Spinach And Chickpea Saute Recipes

CHICKPEA WITH SPINACH AND CHORIZO

Steps:

• Remove the chorizo from its casing and break into 1 - 1½ inch pieces. In a dutch oven add olive oil and saute chorizo until browned, remove the pieces with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate. Reserve.
• Add the onion into the dutch over with the remaining grease from the chorizo. Saute until translucent, and add the garlic, red pepper saute for 1 more minute until garlic is fragrant. Add the tomato paste, smoked paprika, cumin, currants, andd chickpeas. Stir mixture together until chickpeas are well coated. Add the canned tomatoes, breaking up the tomatoes by hand and add approxiamtely half the juices remaining in the can. Add the broth and stir to mix. Bring mix up to a slow boil, reduce to a simmer and partially cover with lid over low heat
• Allow stew to cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Serve hot

CHORIZO AND CHICKPEA SAUCE WITH RICE PASTA

Steps:

• Heat the EVOO in Dutch oven or saucepot over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo, brown and render and then remove with a slotted spoon. Add the garlic and onions, then reduce the heat a bit.
• Place half of the chickpeas in a food processor and pulse to process. Add chicken stock and rosemary and process to make a finely chopped saucy mixture.
• Add the tomato paste to the onions and stir, 1 minute. Add the wine and deglaze the pan. Then add the chicken stock and chickpea mixture to the onions, and stir to combine. Add the tomatoes and break them up a bit. Add the remaining whole chickpeas and simmer the sauce over low heat, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat the sauce over medium heat while cooking the pasta.
• Heat a large pot of water to cook the pasta and season with salt. Cook the pasta to al dente, 5 to 6 minutes, and reserve 1/2 cup of starchy pasta water.
• Toss the pasta with the parsley and the sauce, and use a little starchy water if necessary to combine.

CHICKPEA, CHORIZO & SPINACH STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan, then gently fry the onion for 3-4 mins until it begins to soften. Stir in the carrot, celery, thyme and bay leaves. Season, then cook for 2-3 mins, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, chorizo, cinnamon and smoked paprika. Gently fry until the vegetables soften and the chorizo starts to release its oils and crisp up.
• Stir in the chickpeas, vinegar and 150ml water, then bring to a simmer for 1-2 mins until the chickpeas have heated up. Add the spinach, then stir through the chickpeas until it wilts a little. Remove from the heat, season to taste, then serve warm with crusty bread.

FRIED CHICKPEAS WITH CHORIZO AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat the broiler.
• Put three tablespoons of the oil in a skillet large enough to hold chickpeas in one layer over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add chickpeas and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until chickpeas begin to brown, about 10 minutes, then add chorizo. Continue cooking for another 5 to 8 minutes or until chickpeas are crisp; use a slotted spoon to remove chickpeas and chorizo from pan and set aside.
• Add the remainder of the 1/4 cup of oil to the pan; when it's hot, add spinach and sherry, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook spinach over medium-low heat until very soft and the liquid has evaporated. Add chickpeas and chorizo back to the pan and toss quickly to combine; top with bread crumbs, drizzle with a bit more oil and run pan under the broiler to lightly brown the top. Serve hot or at room temperature.