This spicy coconut chickpeas stew is hearty, comforting, delicious, and super easy to make. It’s the perfect meal to up your protein and fiber intake after a good workout.

Ingredients:

2 boxes of organic chickpeas /No salt (134oz 380g)

½ cup water (for less thick sauce, add 1 cup of water)

1 can organic coconut milk

2 tablespoons mild KRU Sauce (For extra heat, replace with 2 tablespoons of hot Kru Sauce)

1 red onion

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon Ajika (found at Trader Joes’)

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon fresh garlic

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon organic tomato paste

1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil

Instructions:

In a large deep pan, heat the coconut oil, fry the onion for 3 minutes, add garlic with all dried ingredients and kru sauce, and continue to cook for another minute while stirring continuously.  Add tomato paste, then chickpeas, and fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.

Add water and coconut milk and allow to boil on medium heat for 3 minutes, lower the heat and simmer, cover for 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Add fresh-cut kale and simmer for 3 minutes covered until wilted.

Serve with Rice, Naan, and Roasted potatoes or freshly baked bread and a side salad.

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