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Delicious Mediterranean chickpea stew served in a bowl with fresh herbs.

Mediterranean Chickpea Stew

A nourishing one-pot stew packed with chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and Mediterranean spices that's perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegan
Calories: 250

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 1.5 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale

Method

Cooking

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion and cook until it softens.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Add the drained chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and spices. Mix well.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook uncovered until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in the fresh spinach or kale and cook until wilted.
  • Add the lemon zest and lemon juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6g

Notes

For added depth, include diced bell peppers or carrots when cooking the onions. For spice, increase the red pepper flakes or add a diced jalapeño. Use fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for garnish.
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