So I've been adding recipes of interest to my Pinterest board instead of letting them accumulate in my bookmarks. This has actually helped me organize them, and it's a great visual reminder of things I've made or want to make. Tonight I tried out this recipe for Spanish Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Ginger. I was pretty happy with it, except that I should have used better quality tomatoes or less of the liquid from the can. The stew ended up with a Spaghetti-O's quality due to the tomato juice, which takes away from the other flavors and overall sophistication. Also, why does it always take me so long to wash and trim spinach? I need to increase my efficiency.
I added more water and some couscous for carbs during the last 10 minutes of cooking (ok, that part's not gluten free, but the original recipe is). But I forgot to saute the onions and garlic long enough in the first step. They were cooked, but didn't start to caramelize. I also think roasted garlic would taste great in this soup. Maybe a dash of nutmeg or cumin as well? Anyway, despite what I would improve next time, this was a delicious, hearty, and healthy vegan dish.
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