Crockpot Gingered Chickpea and Spicy Tomato Stew Recipe

Crockpot Gingered Chickpea and Spicy Tomato Stew
Recipe and Photo Credit: http://www.cookincanuck.com
Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin’ Canuck
Serves: Serves 6
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
2 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes, canned or fresh
2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, rinsed & drained, or 2 cups dried chickpeas, cooked & drained
2 cups (packed) fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until the onions begin to brown.
Add garlic cloves, ginger, ground coriander, coriander seeds, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add balsamic vinegar and tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Spread the chickpeas in the bottom of a crockpot (slow cooker). Pour the tomato mixture over the chickpeas and stir well.
Cover the crockpot and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours.
Just before serving, stir in spinach. You could use any leafy green that appeals to you, such as Swiss chard or kale.
Serve as a side dish or over rice as an entrée.
Notes
Weight Watchers Points: 6 (Points+), 5 (Old Points)
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ⅙ of stew Calories: 248.6 cal | Fat: 6.3g | Saturated fat: 0.8g | Carbohydrates: 41.2g | Sugar: 5.1g | Sodium: 917.7mg | Fiber: 8.3g | Protein: 8.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg
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