Smoky Chickpea and Spinach Stew
A smoky, warming chickpea stew with tomatoes, spinach, garlic, cumin and smoked paprika. An easy vegan pantry lunch that tastes even better the next day.
By Tasty Nest Recipes Editorial TeamPublished
40 min total About 6 cupsEasy
Photo: T.Tseng · CC BY 2.0. Illustrative photo; your results may look different.
About this recipe
This chickpea stew is proof that a satisfying lunch can come almost entirely from the pantry. Chickpeas simmer in a tomato base spiced with smoked paprika and cumin, and part of them is mashed to thicken the stew.
A big handful of spinach goes in at the end. It is vegan, high in fibre and a meal-prep favourite, as the flavours deepen overnight.
Equipment you'll need
- Large deep skillet or Dutch oven
Tips for success
- Do not let the paprika burn; lower the heat if it starts to darken.
- Serve with crusty bread, rice or a spoonful of yogurt (if not vegan).
- Add a splash of water when reheating, as the stew thickens in the fridge.
Substitutions and variations
- Use kale or Swiss chard instead of spinach, simmering for a few more minutes.
- Add diced potato or sweet potato with the broth and simmer until tender.
- Use white beans instead of chickpeas.
Storage and reheating
To store: Refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat: Reheat on the stove or in the microwave, stirring, until steaming hot throughout.
Recipe
Smoky Chickpea and Spinach Stew
A smoky, warming chickpea stew with tomatoes, spinach, garlic, cumin and smoked paprika. An easy vegan pantry lunch that tastes even better the next day.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Yield
- About 6 cups
- Level
- Easy
Ingredients
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Instructions
Step 1: Soften the onion
Heat the oil in the pan over medium heat and cook the onion with a pinch of salt for 6 to 8 minutes until soft and golden.
Step 2: Bloom the spices
Add the garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, pepper flakes and tomato paste and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Simmer
Add the tomatoes, chickpeas and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer, partly covered, for 15 to 20 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 4: Thicken
Mash about a quarter of the chickpeas with the back of a spoon to give the stew body.
Step 5: Add the spinach
Stir in the spinach a handful at a time until wilted, then add the lemon juice and season to taste.
Cuisine: Spanish-inspired · Course: Lunch
Estimated nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 330
- Protein
- 13 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Carbs
- 47 g
- Fibre
- 13 g
- Sugars
- 9 g
Approximate values estimated from typical nutrition data for the listed ingredients, excluding optional toppings and serving suggestions. Actual values vary with brands, portion sizes and substitutions. Not verified by a dietitian or laboratory analysis.
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