Spicy Chickpea Stew with Cherry Sauce

Ingredients

• 400 g chickpeas
• 2, diced bell peppers
• 2, diced carrots
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp coconut aminos
• 500 ml vegetable broth
• a handful, chopped fresh coriander
• 200 g, pitted cherries
• 100 ml water
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

Steps

1. 1. In a large pot, add the diced bell peppers, carrots, and minced garlic. Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes until they soften.
2. 2. Add the chickpeas, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and coconut aminos. Stir well to coat the chickpeas and cook for another 2 minutes.
3. 3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
4. 4. While the stew is cooking, prepare the cherry sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the pitted cherries, water, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until the mixture begins to thicken, about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally.
5. 5. Once the stew is ready, stir in the chopped fresh coriander just before serving.
6. 6. Serve the spicy chickpea stew in bowls, drizzled with the warm cherry sauce on top.

Notes

• The cherry sauce adds a sweet and tangy contrast to the spicy stew.

Substitutions

• If fresh cherries are not available, frozen cherries can be used.