Kale & Chickpea Stew

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A warming stew that benefits the spleen & pancreas, aids digestion, boosts energy.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans chickpeas

  • 2-3 bunches of kale

  • 1 can full fat coconut milk

  • 1 cup broth

  • 1 yellow onion

  • 4 cloves garlic

  • Cooking oil

  • 2 tsp tumeric

  • 1 finger of ginger

  • 1/2 tsp cayenne or pepper flakes

  • Salt and pepper

  • Optional: coconut yogurt, herbs (cilantro, mint, or parsley) for garnish

Directions:

  • In a large pot, heat 1/4 oil, and simmer chopped garlic, ginger, and onion until clear and fragrant.

  • Add two cans of chickpeas, rinsed and drained, to the pot. Let them cook down a bit, gently crushing them as they cook to soften the texture. Add salt, pepper, tumeric and cayenne.

  • Add stock and coconut milk. Let stew simmer on med-high heat until to desired thickness. 30-35 mins. Rinse and tear kale from stems, add to simmer until wilted into a vibrant green.

  • Serve hot, garnished with yogurt and herbs.