Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 large russet potato (12 oz.), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 8 oz. peeled baby carrots (1 3/4 cups)
  • 2 large shallots, diced (1 cup)
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 15.5-oz. can low-sodium chickpeas, drained with liquid reserved, divided
  • 13 cup dark raisins
  • 1 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 Tbs. lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for garnish
  • 4 oz. fresh spinach leaves (2 cups)

Method

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add potato, carrots, shallots, salt, and pepper; saute 3 minutes.
  • Add chickpea liquid, raisins, cumin, and pumpkin pie spice.
  • Toss to blend, and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover; simmer over medium-low heat 8 minutes.
  • Mix in 1 cup chickpeas.
  • Cover, and simmer 2 to 4 minutes more, or until potato and carrots are just tender.
  • Place remaining chickpeas on plate, and mash coarsely with fork.
  • Mix crushed chickpeas and lemon juice into stew.
  • Mound spinach on top.
  • Toss gently 1 to 2 minutes, or until spinach is reduced in volume, adding more water, salt, and pepper, if desired.
  • Divide stew among shallow bowls.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.