Description
A cozy, creamy one-pot stew made with chickpeas, tomatoes, coconut milk, and warming spices. Finished with spinach and a touch of peanut butter, this dish is nourishing, flavorful, and naturally vegan.
Ingredients
- Olive oil, for sautéing and drizzling
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes, drained (or 1 1/2 cups fresh diced tomatoes)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/4 cups lite coconut milk (or full-fat for creamier texture)
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 heaping teaspoon creamy peanut butter (optional)
- 2–3 cups loosely packed chopped spinach (or kale/Swiss chard)
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)
- Preferred grain, artisan bread, or naan (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a medium pot over medium-low heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes until they begin to break down.
- Add garlic, ginger, smoked paprika, turmeric, black pepper, coriander, cumin, and cayenne. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth, chickpeas, coconut milk, maple syrup, and peanut butter (if using). Stir to combine.
- Cover and simmer for 20–30 minutes, until chickpeas are tender and flavors meld.
- Season with salt to taste. Stir in chopped spinach and cook for a few minutes until wilted.
- Serve warm over grains or with bread. Drizzle with olive oil and top with fresh cilantro, if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier stew, use full-fat coconut milk or add more than 1 1/4 cups.
- Omit cayenne for a milder version.
- Substitute spinach with other greens like kale or Swiss chard.
- Peanut butter adds richness but can be swapped with tahini or omitted.
- Pairs well with rice, couscous, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
