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Ethiopian Style Chickpea Stew

A warming Ethiopian-spiced stew with oven-roasted chickpeas, red potatoes, and carrots simmered in a fragrant tomato-spice broth.

Serves 6

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1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground fenugreek (optional)
½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 cans no-salt-added chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) , rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil , divided
2 cloves garlic , finely chopped
1 medium red onion , chopped
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger , peeled and finely chopped
1 can no-salt-added tomato sauce
960ml (4 cups) low-sodium vegetable broth
454g (1 lb) red potatoes , cut into 1-inch chunks
4 carrots , cut into 1-inch chunks

Toss chickpeas with a tablespoon of the oil on a large rimmed baking sheet and spread out in a single layer.
Roast chickpeas, stirring occasionally, until somewhat dried out and just golden brown, 16 to 18 minutes; set aside.

Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
Add to the pot:
- Garlic
- Onion
- Chopped ginger
Cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
Stir in reserved spice mixture and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until spices are toasted and very fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Stir in tomato sauce and cook 2 minutes more.

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until potatoes and carrots are just tender, about 20 minutes.
Uncover pot and simmer until stew is thickened and potatoes and carrots are very tender, about 25 minutes more.
Ladle stew into bowls.