dinner·Middle Eastern

Chickpea and Tomato Stew

A hearty, pantry-friendly stew with chickpeas simmered in a smoky tomato broth with spinach and warm spices. Ready in 30 minutes and better the next day.

veganvegetariangluten-free
Prep10m
Cook25m
Total35m
Serves4
Leveleasy
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Ingredients

4 servings
  • 2 cans (15oz) chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 can (28oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ¼ tsp cayenne
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

How to Make It

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and spices, cook 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add crushed tomatoes and chickpeas. Stir well, bring to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes until sauce thickens.

  3. 3

    Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Serve topped with fresh cilantro, with crusty bread or over rice.

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