Name: Spiced Chickpea Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth ((divided into 1/4 cup + 1/2 cup)); 1 yellow onion ((diced)); 3 carrots ((peeled and chopped)); 1 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 15 cans chickpeas ((drained and rinsed) (or 3 cups cooked chickpeas)); 15 oz can diced tomatoes; 1 tsp Himalayan pink salt ((or to taste)); squeeze of fresh lime juice; fresh cilantro ((for garnish)); 1 cup Quick-Cook Brown Basmati Rice ((or rice of choice) (for serving))

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Spiced Chickpea Stew – chunky, saucy, flavorful, and full of healthy plant based protein, this stew couldn’t be easier to make and it’s so darn yummy! Naturally vegan and gluten free. Serve it with a side of rice for a complete meal. The perfect warming weeknight dish.

Proving yet again that healthy plant based food can be incredibly delicious!

This recipe has it all – texture, flavor, color. It’s comforting and filling. And it’s all done in less than 30 minutes!

Put Spiced Chickpea Stew on your menu this week – you won’t regret it!

Chickpeas for Dinner

Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are an incredibly versatile ingredient.

Chickpeas are the main component of hummus and I even use them in desserts, like my reader favorite Cinnamon Chickpea Blondies and my seasonal Pumpkin Fudge Brownies.

But more often, we eat chickpeas for dinner. I tend to use canned chickpeas, mostly, because they are convenient. They are perfect in this Roasted Veggie and Brown Rice Bowl, this Falafel Burger, and this Slow Cooker Red Lentil Stew.

Chickpeas with rice is a natural combination. Together they make a complete protein. Both take on other flavors well so I like to add bold spices. I pair them up in my quick and easy Thai Green Curry Vegetables and now in this Spiced Chickpea Stew.

Healthy Ingredients

Most of these ingredients you probably have in your pantry and fridge already. You’ll be ready to make this easy chickpea stew in no time!

Chickpeas – folate, fiber, protein, iron, zinc and more

Tomatoes – vitamin C, vitamin K, biotin, potassium, vitamin A, B vitamins and more

Carrots – vitamin A, vitamin K, fiber, B vitamins, copper, folate, vitamin E and more

Turmeric – has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

Cumin – aids digestion, rich in iron and antioxidants

Chili Powder – anti-inflammatory, fights free radicals, clears congestion, boosts immunity

Quick and Easy – a 30 Minute Meal

This is seriously one of the easiest recipes on this blog. And one of the most delicious too!

It will take you less than 30 minutes start to finish. And if you have leftovers** – congratulations because it’s just as fantastic, if not more, the next day.

I like to use quick-cook rice to pair it with. Personally, I love the Quick-Cook Brown Basmati Rice from Trader Joe’s. It cooks up perfectly fluffy every time and only takes 10-12 minutes.

How to Make Spiced Chickpea Stew

Chop onion and carrots
Sauté veggies
Add spices, chickpeas, broth and tomatoes
Simmer
Garnish with fresh cilantro
Serve with rice

So easy!