Garbanzo and Green Chile Stew

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Warm up with a hearty bowl of Garbanzo and Green Chile Stew, a flavorful, plant-based dish that’s as comforting as it is nourishing. This vegan stew combines tender garbanzo beans, smoky paprika, and zesty green chiles in a rich vegetable broth, creating layers of bold, spicy-sweet flavor. Fresh spinach adds a pop of color and nutrients, while a squeeze of lime juice brightens every spoonful. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this one-pot wonder comes together in just 45 minutes and is ideal for meal prepping. Serve it with crusty bread or over rice for a satisfying, wholesome meal that’s gluten-free, vegan, and downright irresistible.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 35 min
• Total Time: 45 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

15 items

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 4-ounce cans, diced canned green chiles
• 2 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 3 cups, loosely packed fresh spinach
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup, chopped (optional, for garnish) cilantro

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

2. Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until translucent.

3. Stir in the minced garlic, cumin powder, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

4. Add the green chiles, garbanzo beans, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes (with their juice). Stir everything together.

5. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Add the fresh spinach to the pot, stirring until it wilts, about 2-3 minutes.

7. Stir in the lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

8. Serve the stew hot, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired. Pair with crusty bread or rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (590.6g)

Calories		329
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		11.2 g	14%
	Saturated Fat	1.8 g	9%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.6 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		1514 mg	66%
Total Carbohydrate		47.8 g	17%
	Dietary Fiber	12.4 g	44%
	Total Sugars	13.0 g
Protein		11.8 g	24%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		127 mg	10%
Iron		4.1 mg	23%
Potassium		1034 mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 405 cal (29.9%%)

Protein: 186 cal (13.8%%)

Carbs: 761 cal (56.3%%)