Spinach Chickpea Stew That’s Cozy and Healthy

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This Mediterranean Spinach and Chickpea Stew is an easy dinner recipe packed with flavorful ingredients. It’s a nutritious option that aligns perfectly with Mediterranean diet recipes, making it a wholesome choice for any meal.

The stew is full of protein-rich chickpeas and fresh spinach, combined with tomatoes and spices, offering a vibrant and hearty dish that’s simple to prepare.

Healthy Mediterranean Chickpea Stew

This stew features tender chickpeas and vibrant spinach simmered in a savory tomato broth, infused with garlic and spices. Ready in about 30 minutes, it serves 4 people and can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish.

Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups vegetable broth
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add Spices: Sprinkle in the cumin and smoked paprika, stirring to combine with the onions and garlic.
Combine Ingredients: Add the chickpeas, diced tomatoes (with juice), and vegetable broth. Stir to mix well.

Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Add Spinach: Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the spinach is wilted and tender.
Season and Serve: Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.