Low Carb Hearty Chickpea Stew
Warm up your dinner table with this *Low Carb Hearty Chickpea Stew*, a nutrient-packed, plant-based dish that's as comforting as it is healthy. Bursting with vibrant vegetables like zucchini, red bell pepper, and carrot, and flavored with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, this stew delivers rich, satisfying flavors without the extra carbs. Protein-packed chickpeas, fresh spinach, and a splash of zesty lemon juice round out the dish, making it a wholesome choice for any meal. Ready in just 50 minutes, it's a versatile, one-pot recipe perfect for weekday dinners or meal prep. Whether you're following a low-carb diet or simply craving a cozy, veggie-forward meal, this hearty stew checks all the boxes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 15-ounce can canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with their juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add chopped celery, red bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables start to soften.
Add the rinsed chickpeas, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes with their juice to the pot.
Stir in ground cumin, coriander, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are well combined.
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the stew from heat and stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice.
Serve hot and enjoy your low-carb hearty chickpea stew.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.8 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2668 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.8 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.6 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 519 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 4030 mg | 86% | |
*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.
