Hearty Spinach Stew
Dive into the comfort of wholesome flavors with this Hearty Spinach Stew, a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that's perfect for cozy nights or healthy meal prep. Featuring tender fresh spinach, hearty chickpeas, and a medley of aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, this one-pot recipe is enriched with warm spices such as cumin and paprika for a subtle kick. The savory base of vegetable broth and tomato paste ties everything together, while a splash of lemon juice brightens up each bite. Ready in just an hour, this vegetarian stew is both satisfying and versatile, served best with crusty bread or a steaming bed of rice. Bursting with plant-based goodness, this comforting spinach recipe is ideal for anyone seeking healthy dinner ideas with bold, earthy flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, diced onion
- 4 finely minced garlic cloves
- 2 medium, diced carrot
- 2 diced celery stalks
- 400 grams canned chickpeas
- 1 liter vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Add the diced carrots and celery, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Mix in the chickpeas, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for approximately 20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Add the fresh spinach, stirring until just wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Ladle the stew into bowls, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve the spinach stew warm with your choice of crusty bread or over a bed of rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
355 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.8 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1508 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 239 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 956 mg | 20% | |
*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.
