Chickpea Stew with Leeks and Artichokes

Name: Chickpea Stew with Leeks and Artichokes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (125 ml) unsalted, unroasted cashews, soaked in boiling water for 20 minutes; 1 cup (250 ml) water; 2 tablespoons (30 mL) olive oil; 2 leeks, thinly sliced; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon (5 mL) oregano; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) hot pepper flakes; 3/4 teaspoon (3.75 mL) salt; 1 cup (250 ml) canned artichokes, coarsely chopped; 1 can (540 ml) of chickpeas, well rinsed and drained; 1 tablespoon (15 mL) nutritional yeast; 2 cups (500 ml) vegetable broth; 2 cups (500 ml) spinach; 3 cups (750 ml) cooked rice; Drizzle of olive oil; Zest of 1 lemon, well washed

Here’s a chickpea recipe that’s comforting, nourishing and super easy to make!
Bon appetit!

Servings: 4
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

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Ingredients

Cashew Cream

1/2 cup (125 ml) unsalted, unroasted cashews, soaked in boiling water for 20 minutes
1 cup (250 ml) water

Chickpea Stew

2 tablespoons (30 mL) olive oil
2 leeks, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon (5 mL) oregano
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) hot pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon (3.75 mL) salt
1 cup (250 ml) canned artichokes, coarsely chopped
1 can (540 ml) of chickpeas, well rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon (15 mL) nutritional yeast
2 cups (500 ml) vegetable broth
2 cups (500 ml) spinach
3 cups (750 ml) cooked rice
Drizzle of olive oil
Zest of 1 lemon, well washed

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Preparation

Cashew Cream

In a blender, blend the soaked cashews and water until very smooth and creamy. Reserve.

Chickpea Stew

In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat and cook the leeks for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, oregano, hot pepper flakes, salt and artichokes and cook for a further 3 minutes. Add the baking powder and stir lightly.
Add the vegetable stock and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes. Add the spinach and cashew cream and stir gently. Cook for a further 1-2 minutes.
Serve with rice, a drizzle of olive oil and lemon zest.