Name: Greek-Style Lemon Chickpea Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil; 1 cup yellow or white onion, finely diced; 4 teaspoons garlic, minced; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning; 2 bay leaves; 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed (about 3 cups cooked); Zest and juice of 2 medium lemons; 1½ cups unsweetened full-fat coconut cream or coconut milk, divided; 2 cups fresh baby spinach; Chili oil, for serving (optional); Fresh parsley or dill, for serving (optional)

Description

Greek-style lemon chickpea stew is a creamy, citrusy, one-pot vegan meal made with chickpeas, coconut cream, lemon, and greens. It’s full of Mediterranean flavor and ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
1 cup yellow or white onion, finely diced
4 teaspoons garlic, minced
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 bay leaves
2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed (about 3 cups cooked)
Zest and juice of 2 medium lemons
1½ cups unsweetened full-fat coconut cream or coconut milk, divided
2 cups fresh baby spinach
Chili oil, for serving (optional)
Fresh parsley or dill, for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and bay leaves. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and one can of chickpeas. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour in 1 cup of coconut cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Blend the remaining chickpeas with the remaining coconut cream until smooth (optional), then stir into the pot. Alternatively, simmer longer to thicken.
Simmer the stew for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavorful.
Add spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted.
Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and serve warm with optional chili oil and herbs.

Notes

Substitute kale or Swiss chard for spinach.
Use cashew cream or thickened oat milk instead of coconut cream.
Blend chickpeas for a thicker texture.
Add nutritional yeast for extra savory depth.
Great for meal prep—flavor improves over time.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 370
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 11g
Cholesterol: 0mg