Vegan Tomatada
Delight in the rich, hearty flavors of Vegan Tomatada, a plant-based twist on the traditional Portuguese tomato stew. This comforting recipe combines tender chickpeas, sweet red bell peppers, and garden-fresh tomatoes simmered to perfection with smoky paprika, oregano, and a touch of tomato paste for depth. Enhanced with fragrant garlic, onions, and a splash of vegetable broth, every bite is bursting with vibrant Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Perfectly suited for meal prepping or an easy dinner, this stew comes together in under an hour and is ideal served warm with crusty bread or fluffy rice. Whether you're vegan or simply craving a wholesome, nutrient-packed dish, this Tomatada will transport you to a cozy, sun-soaked kitchen with every spoonful. Keywords: vegan tomatada, Portuguese tomato stew, plant-based dinner, chickpea tomato stew, Mediterranean vegan recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 medium, diced red bell peppers
- 6 large, roughly chopped ripe tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- (optional, for serving) cooked rice or crusty bread
Instructions
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 5-6 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and diced red bell peppers, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the roughly chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Stir well to combine.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the cooked chickpeas, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir to distribute the flavors evenly.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow the flavors to meld together.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm with cooked rice or crusty bread, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 41.7 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3003 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.1 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.2 g | 179% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.5 g | ||
| Protein | 50.1 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 406 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 5154 mg | 110% | |
*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.
