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One-pot Mediterranean chickpea stew with tomatoes and spinach

One-Pot Mediterranean Chickpea Stew

Chickpeas simmered with crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic and warm spices, finished with spinach and lemon. A hearty vegan stew made in one pot.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cans (15 oz) chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1½ cups vegetable broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach optional
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, until soft.
  2. Stir in the garlic, cumin, paprika and oregano and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  3. Add the chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, broth and salt. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat and simmer, partly covered, for 20–25 minutes, stirring now and then, until thickened.
  5. Mash a few of the chickpeas against the side of the pot for a thicker stew. Stir in the spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes, until wilted.
  6. Stir in the lemon juice, taste and add more salt if needed.

Notes

  • Serve over rice or couscous, or with crusty bread.
  • Top with crumbled feta and chopped parsley if you like.
  • For a little heat, add ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes with the spices.