Description

Chickpea Stew is a hearty, comforting, and nutritious dish made with chickpeas, vegetables, and warm spices. It’s perfect for a filling plant-based meal and easy to make in one pot.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups fresh spinach or kale
Juice of 1 lemon
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add diced tomatoes, chickpeas, vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in spinach or kale and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Discard bay leaf.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a creamier texture, mash some chickpeas in the pot before adding the greens.
This stew can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Serve with crusty bread or rice for a more filling meal.
Add chili flakes for extra heat if desired.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 310
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 0mg