Hearty Chickpea Stew (Printable)

Hearty chickpea and vegetable simmered in aromatic spices for a wholesome, nourishing meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Legumes

01 - 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1 zucchini, diced
08 - 1 cup fresh spinach leaves

→ Base and Liquids

09 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
10 - 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Spices and Seasonings

12 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
13 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
15 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
16 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
17 - 3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
18 - 1 bay leaf

→ Garnish

19 - Fresh parsley, chopped
20 - Lemon wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic, sliced carrots, celery, and diced red bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Add ground cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, coriander, black pepper, and salt. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add chickpeas, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
05 - Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
06 - Add diced zucchini and cook for 7 minutes until tender-crisp.
07 - Stir in fresh spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted. Remove bay leaf.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
09 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It is a nutritional powerhouse that leaves you feeling energized rather than sluggish.
  • The prep is mostly hands off, giving you time to slowly unwind while the pot simmers.
02 -
  • Adding the zucchini too early will cause it to dissolve into the liquid and lose its texture.
  • A pinch of salt added at the very end can elevate the spices if the broth feels flat.
03 -
  • Use dry chickpeas soaked overnight for a firmer and nuttier texture if you have the extra time.
  • Sauté the garlic just until it smells sweet to avoid any bitter burnt notes in the base.
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