Greek Chickpea Stew
Warm up your soul with this hearty and flavorful Greek Chickpea Stew! Packed with tender chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and aromatic Mediterranean spices like oregano, thyme, and cumin, this one-pot marvel strikes the perfect balance of comfort and nutrition. Simmered in a rich tomato and vegetable broth, the stew is brightened with a splash of zesty lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a refreshing finish. Ready in under an hour with just 15 minutes of prep, this vegan and gluten-free dish is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Serve it with crusty bread or over fluffy rice for a wholesome, satisfying meal that’s as easy as it is delicious. Perfect for fans of healthy Mediterranean cuisine, this Greek Chickpea Stew will soon become a new family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 2 medium, diced carrots
- 2 diced celery stalks
- 2 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup, chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine.
Drop in the bay leaves and stir in the oregano, thyme, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until the flavors meld and the vegetables are tender.
Remove the bay leaves and stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice.
Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. Serve the stew hot, optionally with crusty bread or over rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
366 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.4 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1422 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.4 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1006 mg | 21% | |
*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.
