Nitrate & Nitrite Free Moroccan Cinnamon-Spice Sardine & Kale Stew
Total time50 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time35 min
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4 servings
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 bunch curly kale (about 6 oz), stems removed, leaves roughly torn
- 2 cans (4.4 oz each) sardines in olive oil, drained
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper, to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 6–7 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute — watch closely so the garlic does not brown.
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