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Chorizo & Chickpea Summer Stew in Your Pressure Cooker

A delightful stew combining chorizo and chickpeas, simmered with tomatoes, spices, and herbs under pressure for that rich summer taste.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil to start everything off
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed nicely
  • 2 thyme sprigs for that fresh herb kick
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika smoky and bright
  • 200 g chorizo ring sliced thin
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar to add that tangy pop
  • 600 g cherry tomatoes halved
  • 450 g roasted red peppers drained and strips
  • 100 g spinach fresh
  • 2 x 400g cans chickpeas drained

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in your pressure cooker pot over medium heat.
  • Add crushed garlic cloves and thyme sprigs and sauté for about a minute.
  • Stir in smoked paprika and toss in thinly sliced chorizo for about five minutes.
  • Splash in sherry vinegar, add cherry tomatoes and roasted red peppers, and stir well.
  • Close the lid, lock it, set your cooker to high, and let pressure build until the float valve pops up.
  • Cook under pressure for 15 minutes, then perform a natural release.
  • Open the lid carefully, stir in chickpeas and spinach, cook on low for 5 minutes, season with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil before serving.

Notes

Natural release ensures tenderness and deep flavors. Serve with crusty bread.