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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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Estimating…
Main courseAmericanBeans & lentilsPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less
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.

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 4 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 1/2 tsp curry powder
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • Ingredient noteSource seasoning: salt (to taste)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/4 cup dry red wine
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • Ingredient noteSource: 3 cups cooked brown rice

How to make it

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Make 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.

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