Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of a homemade chickpea stew, perfect for any season. This hearty dish combines tender chickpeas with an array of colorful vegetables, all simmered in a rich, aromatic tomato-based sauce. Enhanced by a creamy swirl of yogurt and fresh dill, this stew is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients. Whether served as a main course or alongside your favorite flatbread, it’s a delightful way to enjoy Mediterranean flavors in one bowl.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt, for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped, for garnish
- 1 piece flatbread, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add carrots and celery; sauté for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Mix in spices (cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric) and stir for 1 minute.
- Incorporate undrained diced tomatoes, chickpeas, vegetable broth, and tomato paste; bring to a simmer.
- Cover and reduce heat; let it simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot in bowls topped with yogurt and garnished with dill alongside flatbread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg