Chickpea Stew

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Chickpea Stew

Recipe by whenyourhungryCourse: MainCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Total time

40

minutes

This Smoky Chickpea Stew is a hearty and filling plant-based dish that will keep you full and warm this winter!

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger

  • 1 cup diced onion

  • 1 Tbsp curry powder

  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika

  • 1 cup diced tomatoes

  • 1 15oz. can chickpeas

  • 4 cups vegetable broth/ water

  • 1 cup chopped spinach

Directions

  • To a large hot pot, add the onion, garlic, and ginger with the olive oil and sauté over medium heat until the onions are soft and transparent
  • Add the curry powder and smoked paprika, to the pot and continue to stir and cook for 1-2 minutes more to toast the spices
  • Drain the chickpeas 
    Once the spices are toasted, fire roast the diced tomatoes and add chickpeas and spinach to the pot
  • Pour the vegetable broth over top or warm water, then stir until everything is combined
  • Place a lid on the pot, turn the heat up to medium-high, and allow it to come to a boil Once boiled, turn the heat down to low and allow the soup to simmer with the lid in place for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
  • After 30 minutes, taste the stew and adjust the salt or other spices if desired
  • Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers

PRO TIP

  • You can soak dried chickpeas for about 8 hours rather than using canned chickpeas