Chickpeas and Chorizo

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (14-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 ounces Spanish chorizo, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until softened.
2. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the smoked paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3. Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, vegetable broth, wine, and bay leaf and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
4. Add the chorizo and simmer for 10 minutes more.
5. Discard the bay leaf and serve, garnished with fresh parsley.

Interesting Facts

• Chickpeas are a great source of protein and fiber.
• Chorizo is a spicy Spanish sausage that is usually made from pork.
• Smoked paprika adds a deep, smoky flavor to the dish.