Spicy Chickpea Stew (Print Version)

Hearty Mediterranean stew with chickpeas, vegetables, and warming spices—ready in under an hour.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 large onion, diced
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 2 medium carrots, diced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 zucchini, diced

→ Legumes

07 - 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Spices & Seasonings

08 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
12 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
14 - 1 teaspoon sea salt

→ Liquids

15 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
16 - 3 cups vegetable broth

→ Finishing Touches

17 - 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
18 - Juice of 1 lemon
19 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
02 - Add garlic, carrots, bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook, stirring occasionally, for another 5 minutes.
03 - Stir in cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, chili flakes, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Add spinach or kale and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
06 - Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The spices bloom together in a way that feels like a hug from the inside out
  • It uses mostly pantry staples but tastes like something from a restaurant
02 -
  • Letting the spices cook in the oil for that full minute makes a huge difference in flavor depth
  • The stew tastes even better the next day so make a big batch for leftovers
03 -
  • Blending a cup of the finished stew and stirring it back in creates the creamiest texture without any dairy
  • Taste the broth before adding salt since store bought brands vary wildly in sodium content
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