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Jamaican Chickpea Stew
Jamaican Chickpea Stew is made with 15 oz can chickpeas, 15 oz can black beans, and cooked brown rice.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 13 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Beans & lentils
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Start with cooked rice
Use cooked rice as listed; keep that amount distinct from a dry-rice measurement.
2. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
3. Keep the simmering stage
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
Get to know the ingredients
medium yellow onion (diced)
In the method: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
garlic (peeled and minced)
In the method: Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
curry powder
In the method: Add the curry powder, thyme, allspice, red pepper flakes, and salt; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 1 tbsp olive oilIngredient note
Source: 1 medium yellow onion (diced)Ingredient note
Source: 4 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 1/2 tsp curry powderIngredient note
Source: 1 tsp dried thymeIngredient note
Source: 1/2 tsp ground allspiceIngredient note
Source: 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakesIngredient note
Source seasoning: salt (to taste)Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 cup dry red wineIngredient note
Source: 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsedIngredient note
Source: 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsedIngredient note
Source: 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrainedIngredient note
Source: 3 cups cooked brown rice
How to make it
0 of 2 steps completeMake room for Jamaican Chickpea Stew
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve over brown rice.
A little more help as you go
Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
Prepare the pan
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the skillet. Start with this step: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Use cooked rice as listed; keep that amount distinct from a dry-rice measurement.
What happens at the end?
Serve over brown rice.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
Additional recipe notes
Preparation tip: If your rice isn't already cooked, start it about 15 minutes before you make the stew. It should be ready right about the same time the stew is!
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: ohmyveggies.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.