Description
Warm up with this Hearty Chickpea Stew, a comforting blend of tender chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and fragrant spices. Perfect for chilly evenings, this stew not only nourishes the body but also warms the soul. Gather around the table with family and friends to enjoy a meal that is both satisfying and easy to make, leaving everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in diced carrots and celery; cook for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add drained chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth; stir well.
- Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 25-30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Just before serving, stir in fresh spinach or kale until wilted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg