Chickpea And Potato Stew

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 4 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 800 g chopped tomatoes
• 16 ounces chickpeas
• 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 saute onion, garlic and pepper flakes in a little water until soft.
• 2 add tomatoes together with their liquid, potatoes, chick peas (drained), 1/4 of the basil (approximately), salt and pepper.
• 3 add more water to reach the top of the potatoes. bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer for 30-60 or more minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 4 the stew is done when the potatoes are cooked and just a little soft but not falling apart, and the sauce has thickened. larger batches might take more time.
• 5 when it is done, turn off the heat, stir in the remaining basil, and serve.