Chickpea Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp (15 mL) extra virgin olive oil
• 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp (5 mL) dried basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 – 19 oz (540 mL) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 – 28 oz (794 g) whole peeled tomatoes
• 2 cups (500 mL) low sodium vegetable stock
• 4 cups (180 g) packed baby spinach
• 1 cup (250 mL) Astro® BioBest® Plain yogurt
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) freshly chopped parsley
• 8 slices toasted baguette, for serving

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the basil, bay leaf, and chickpeas; stir for 1 minute.
2. Pour in tomatoes with juices and stock. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in spinach, ½ cup Astro BioBest yogurt and season with salt and pepper. Cook until spinach has wilted and yogurt is completely incorporated.
3. Before serving, lightly toast baguette slices. Remove and discard bay leaf from stew. Divide stew between bowls and serve with a dollop of Astro BioBest yogurt, freshly chopped parsley and toasted baguette.