Description
This spicy chickpea stew is a hearty and comforting dish made with tender chickpeas, warm spices, and a rich tomato coconut base. It’s a nourishing and flavorful meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (400 g) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cans (400 g each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in cumin, paprika, turmeric, chili flakes, coriander, black pepper, and salt, cooking for about 1 minute to toast the spices.
- Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring well.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, chickpeas, and vegetable broth. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes to develop flavor.
- Stir in coconut milk and spinach, cooking for another 5 minutes until creamy and the spinach is wilted.
- Finish with lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Mash some chickpeas for a thicker stew texture.
- Add sweet potatoes or carrots for extra heartiness.
- Adjust chili flakes to control spice level.
- Use kale instead of spinach for a different texture.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat with a splash of broth or water if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
