Saffron-Infused Spanish Chickpea Stew with Chorizo

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A hearty stew featuring tender chickpeas simmered with spicy chorizo, sweet tomatoes, and aromatic saffron threads. This Spanish recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs olive oil, Spanish chorizo, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds Spanish chorizo
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 large, diced red bell pepper
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups cooked chickpeas
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp, soaked in 2 tbsp warm water saffron threads
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 8 oz sliced Spanish chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until browned and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 diced medium yellow onion and 1 diced large red bell pepper; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
4. Step 4: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Pour in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 2 cups cooked chickpeas, and 2 cups vegetable broth. Stir in 1/2 tsp saffron threads with their soaking water.
6. Step 6: Bring the stew to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook uncovered for 20 minutes until flavors meld and sauce thickens slightly.
7. Step 7: Finish by stirring in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and adjust seasoning as desired before serving.