Mediterranean Chickpea Stew
A hearty and flavorful vegetarian stew packed with chickpeas, vegetables, and Mediterranean spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
olive oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
vegetable
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, cubed
canned goods
- 1 15-ounce diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
greens
- 2 cups chopped kale
olives
- 1/3 cup sliced Kalamata olives
spices
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
seasoning
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
garnish
- as needed Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and sauté onions and carrots for 5–6 minutes.
- Add garlic and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in tomatoes, broth, chickpeas, potatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; simmer for 25–30 minutes.
- Add kale and olives; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot with lemon wedges and parsley.