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24 March, 2019 by Ruthy Kirwan

Spiced Chickpea and Coconut Stew

Inspired by the classic Alison Roman dish, this stew is made with chickpeas, coconut milk,. tumeric, and Swiss chard. Serve with naan bread.

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Inspired by the classic Alison Roman dish, this chickpea and coconut stew also includes garlic, ginger, swiss chard, and poblano pepper.

This deliciously smooth, easy-to-make, and wallet-friendly chickpea and coconut stew is inspired by the famous recipe of Allison Roman for the New York Times, “The Stew”.

This stew is thickened with a combination of coconut milk and chickpeas that are slightly crushed with the back of a spoon after cooking.

I like my version of this stew with an added slight kick from poblano peppers; red bell pepper is a great substitute as well.

The swiss chard wilts in the stew as it cooks and adds heft to the stew, making it heartier and adding a fresh flavor. If you don’t have swiss chard, fresh chopped spinach works as a good substitute, or lacinato kale leaves with the stems removed.

When it comes to the coconut milk used in this chickpea and coconut stew, make sure to use the full-fat version in the can, typically found in the Asian section of your grocery store. Do not use drinking coconut milk or cream of coconut; neither type has the right texture and won’t work in this soup. It should have an almost curry-like texture when it’s cooked.


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Thai-Style Chicken, Mushroom, and Coconut Soup

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Speaking of curry, you can serve this chickpea and coconut stew with a side of white rice on the side. I personally prefer it with a crusty side of naan bread to sop up the delicious golden liquid.

If you’re looking to add a meat-based protein, shredded chicken is a great addition, as is crumbled sausage. Both can be cooked separately and added at the end to keep the flavors of the stew balanced.

Inspired by the classic Alison Roman dish, this chickpea and coconut stew also includes garlic, ginger, swiss chard, and poblano pepper.

Spiced Chickpea and Coconut Stew

Ruthy Kirwan
Inspired by the classic Alison Roman dish, this chickpea and coconut stew also includes garlic, ginger, swiss chard, and poblano pepper.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 2 hrs
Course Dinner, Make-Ahead or Freezer Meals
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 6 QT Pot with Lid
  • 1 7 QT Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1×14 ounce canned coconut milk
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 poblano pepper diced
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Prep Ahead:

  • Chop the vegetables according to the instructions in Steps 1-4. Stir in the spices, then transfer to a resealable bag or container.
  • If desired, combine the drained, cooked chickpeas, and coconut milk and add to the vegetables.
  • Store the prepared ingredients in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Prepare From Prepped:

    Stovetop Instructions:

    • Thaw ingredients as necessary.
    • Prepare the ingredients according to the instructions in the original recipe.

    Slow Cooker Instructions:

    • Thaw ingredients overnight in the fridge or as necessary.
    • Transfer contents of the bag to slow cooker and cook on low, stirring occasionally and crushing the chickpeas as they cook, until the soup is heated through and the peppers, chickpeas, and onions are soft- about 1-2 hours.
    • Serve with naan bread.

    Make From Fresh:

      Stovetop Instructions:

      • Peel and dice the onion.
      • Peel and mince the ginger and garlic
      • Remove the seeds from the bell pepper, then dice
      • If using Swiss chard, roughly chop it into bite-sized pieces
      • Heat the oil over medium heat in a large pot, until the oil is shimmering.
      • Add the vegetables and stir, cooking for 2-3 minutes, or until the garlic has started to lighten in color and has become fragrant.
      • Stir in the spices, then add the drained chickpeas, broth, and coconut milk
      • Turn heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the stew has reduced by a third.
      • Using a wooden spoon, crush some of the chickpeas, stirring them into the stew. This will help thicken the stew.
      • Serve hot with crusty bread or naan bread on the side.

      Slow Cooker Instructions:

      • Peel and dice the onion.
      • Peel and mince the ginger and garlic
      • Remove the seeds from the bell pepper, then dice
      • If using Swiss chard, roughly chop it into bite-sized pieces
      • Add all prepared vegetables to the slow cooker, along with the spices, drained chickpeas, broth, and coconut milk.
      • Add the lid and cook on low for 2 hours, high for 1, until the soup has thickened slightly.
      • Using a wooden spoon, crush some of the chickpeas, stirring them into the stew. This will help thicken the stew.
      • Serve hot with crusty bread or naan bread on the side.

      Video

      https://youtube.com/shorts/OGPFTr70T-g?feature=share

      Notes

      This spiced coconut curry is inspired by “The Stew”, a famous spiced chickpea soup from Alison Roman at The New York Times. Crushing the chickpeas with the back of a wooden spoon while they cook is important; it helps thicken the stew and imbue the chickpeas with more flavor. This recipe calls for Swiss chard, but you can substitute most hearty greens, like spinach, mustard greens, bok choy, or even escarole.
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      Category: Dinner, Soups and Stews, Stovetop, Vegetarian or VeganCooking Type: Slow Cooker, StovetopMain Ingredient: Vegetarian or VeganMeal Type: Dinner, Soups and Stews

      About Ruthy Kirwan

      Ruthy Kirwan is a recipe tester and developer living in NYC with her two small kids and hard-working husband. She created Percolate Kitchen in 2016 to help busy people get their act together in the kitchen. Learn more at percolatekitchen.com/about

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