Chickpea Stew
Prep
15 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This chickpea stew is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 50 minutes and costs almost nothing to make. Chickpeas are packed with protein and fiber, so a bowl of this keeps you full for hours. The best part? Everything goes into one pot with simple pantry staples like onions, garlic, and tomatoes. The cumin and paprika give it warmth and depth without any fussy techniques. Once you've chopped your veggies, you really just let it simmer and do the work for you. Trust me, this is comfort food that actually nourishes you.
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Ingredients
- 800 gchickpeas(canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1onion(medium, diced)
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 2carrot(medium, chopped)
- 2celery stalks(sliced)
- 400 gdiced tomatoes(canned)
- 600 mlvegetable broth
- 30 mlolive oil
- 2 gcumin
- 3 gpaprika
- 5 gsalt and black pepper(to taste)
- 10 gfresh parsley(chopped, for garnish)
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened.
Tip: Don't rush this step. Letting the vegetables soften helps build deeper flavor in the stew.
- 2
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add the cumin and paprika to the pot and stir well to coat the vegetables. Cook for 30 seconds to toast the spices slightly.
Tip: Toasting the spices releases their essential oils and makes them taste more vibrant.
- 4
Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes with their juice. Add the drained chickpeas and stir everything together.
- 5
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Let it cook uncovered for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Tip: The longer simmer allows the flavors to meld together and the stew to thicken naturally.
- 6
Taste the stew and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
- 7
Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Tip: Serve with crusty bread or rice to soak up the delicious broth.
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